Powdery steel blue leaves retain their color all summer long; one of the best blues ever
Thick, cupped, heavily textured leaves are slug resistant
Forms a nice rounded mound of foliage
Pale lavender flowers are displayed just above the foliage on 18" scapes in midsummer
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape
Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve
Large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage
Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.