Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montgomery, Alabama

Los Angeles, California

Paradise, California

Stockton, California

Oxford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Loganville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Ashton, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Round Lake, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Lafayette, Indiana

Marion, Indiana

Burlington, Iowa

Clermont, Iowa

Inwood, Iowa

Lisbon, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Kingman, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Ewing, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Sumner, Maine

Adamstown, Maryland

Cascade, Maryland

Edgewater, Maryland

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Towson, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Middleton, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Fenton, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

Traverse City, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

Jackson, Mississippi

Natchez, Mississippi

Moberly, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Havre, Montana

Lothair, Montana

Kearney, Nebraska

Hillsboro, New Hampshire

Sewell, New Jersey

Coram, New York

Schenectady, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Canton, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio(2 reports)

Delaware, Ohio

Geneva, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

North Olmsted, Ohio

Springboro, Ohio

Sugar Grove, Ohio

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Toronto, Ontario

Portland, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee(2 reports)

San Antonio, Texas

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Clarksville, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Urbanna, Virginia

Federal Way, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Newell, West Virginia

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Oostburg, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

11
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2
neutrals
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North Olmsted, OH (Zone 6b) | November 2013 | positive

I have 2 of these in my backyard bed. They are gorgeous when planted in front of an Alberta Spruce, the blue color of the leaves contrast...Read More

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Clermont, IA | June 2013 | positive

I have several of these splendid true blue giants, they are a must have if you have the room and shade.

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Kingman, KS (Zone 6b) | April 2012 | positive

I purchased four Blue Angel hosta starters from Hosta Liners last fall. All four have just returned this spring and are looking great. I ...Read More

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Harpersfield, OH (Zone 5a) | May 2011 | positive

One of my favorite hosta's. I love the flower the most! It is gorgeous. The leaves are a beautiful blue/green and they stay beautiful ...Read More

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | March 2011 | positive

Most Beautiful Hosta their is in my opinion. I had never seen one of these before until my friend Sheila Martin in Illinois sent me a pic...Read More

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Chicago, IL | May 2010 | positive

This is definitely my favorite blue hosta and it's one of the very best large hostas, too. It does grow fast, even in deep shade. Last ...Read More

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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | December 2008 | positive

Belongs in every hosta lover's garden if you have the space. Starts to green up in August here (4b Ontario). In October it's the most b...Read More

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2006 | positive

This is a fast growing plant, is attractive, and grows to huge size so give it plenty of space. I planted it in woodland shade and it thr...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

Clumps are huge and deep blue, moderately wavy and corrugated. Leaves have thick substance. Flowers are very pale lavender - nearly whi...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2004 | positive

Blue Angel is my absolute favorite of all hostas. The very large blue-green leaves are beautiful and get more so as the plant ages. Eve...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | April 2003 | positive

This is one of my favorite blue hostas. I love the huge leaves, it almost looks tropical.

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 36"-44". P. Aden 1986.

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | neutral

A large mound of deep blue green foliage.

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