Hosta 'Blue Ice'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Seed Collecting
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
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Paradise, California

Caseyville, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Christiana, Tennessee

Spokane, Washington

Burlington, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

This is my second favorite mini hosta after "Blue Mouse Ears." It forms a very pretty, tight mound and the leaves are a beautiful shade o...Read More

S
Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | positive

This is my 2nd favorite blue hosta after Halcyon. It is very blue. It gets morning sun and then just bright light the rest of the day. It...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | neutral

Very slow grower for me. Deer resistant, though, which is amazing considering how much the rotten animals eat of my other hostas closeby.

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

Flower scapes 8"-10".

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