Hosta 'Halcyon'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hosta x tardiana
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Wavy
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
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
Partial to 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)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Shape
No margin
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
No margin
Seed Type
Mid
Mid/Late
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Bell
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Seed is rarely viable
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Cullman, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Paradise, California

Dacula, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Inwood, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Henderson, Kentucky

Crofton, Maryland

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Independence, Missouri

Piedmont, Missouri

Lothair, Montana

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

West Islip, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Chesterland, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Wellington, Ohio

Gold Hill, Oregon(2 reports)

Portland, Oregon

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Lexington, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Colmesneil, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Spring, Texas

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Reston, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Burlington, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pound, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Renton, WA (Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

One of my favorite blue hostas. I have them growing both in pots and in the beds-equally beautiful. Can't get enough of them.

S
Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

It's one of the last Hosta to go down for me in the fall. Not until it frosts.

C
Henderson, KY | June 2005 | positive

This 'little' beauty is doing very well in my full shade next to my house. The blue is a great contrast to Albomarginata, Aureomarginata...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | March 2005 | positive

Love the blue color of this rather small plant. Spreads nicely when happy.

T
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | March 2004 | positive

A lovely compact Hosta with the most blue leaves you can imagine. The thick textured leaves are mostly slug-resistant, another added plus...Read More

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Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

I can't think of a single thing wrong with this hosta... only that I should have more ;)

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

Flowers are lavender on 28" scapes.

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