Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Hosta Blue Angel

Herbaceous Perennial

This is a big hosta that needs some room to do its thing! Unchecked, slugs and snails can do significant damage and mar appearance of the bold blue foliage.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Description

Size: 24 - 36 tall x 36 - 72 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Mounding
Foliage Texture: Bold, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Bold, Coarse

Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attractive Foliage

Foliage Color: Blue, Silver / Gray

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Deep Shade
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Slug / Snail Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Plant Combos

Summer Blooms with Evergreen Carpet of Sedge

Focus: Mixed Border
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Woodland Planting Plan with Wonderful Foliage and Easy-care Flowers

Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening, Year-round Interest
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Planting Plan for Part Shade with Wonderful Foliage and Easy-care Flowers

Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening, Year-round Interest, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space, Uses Easy-to-Find Plants
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Big, Blue Hosta and Brightly Variegated Fleeceflower

Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Blue and Pewter Foliage Combo for Shade

Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 8
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Foliage Plant Combo of Varied Texture and Color for Shade

Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Plant Combo for Three Season Woodland Garden

Focus: Mixed Border
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Woodland Foliage Plant Combo

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8
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Autumn Moon Maple and Blue Hosta with a Garnish of Orange Geum

Focus: Mixed Border
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6
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Container Combo with Simple Foliage Focus

Focus: Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening, Small Space
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8
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Mixed Border with Great Foliage for Woodland Garden

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Mixed Border with Woodland Vibe Anchored by Stewartia monadelpha

Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest, Small Space
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Vivid Blooms and Foliage: Deep Pink, Purple and Blue

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Low Maintenance Plant Combo with Foliage Focus

Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8
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Plant Combo for Shady Woodland

Focus: Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Woodland Garden with Fabulous Foliage, Blooms, and Structure

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space, Color Theme
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6, 9
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