Hosta 'Halcyon' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Frosty Blue Hosta | Shade Garden Perennial | Slug Resistant Foliage | Blue-Violet Flowers
Add timeless beauty to your shade garden with Hosta 'Halcyon', one of the most popular and highly regarded blue hosta cultivars available. This mid-sized perennial features elegant, frosty blue-green leaves with a pointed shape that provides exceptional color and texture throughout the growing season.
A vigorous and dependable grower, Halcyon is prized for its thick leaves, which offer excellent slug resistance compared to many other hosta varieties. In midsummer, pale blue-violet flowers rise above the foliage on tall 28-inch scapes, attracting hummingbirds and songbirds to the garden. Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and containers, this classic hosta remains a favorite among gardeners year after year.
You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Halcyon Hosta starter plant
✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant
✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Halcyon Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Halcyon'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant (ships bare root)
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 18 inches
Spread: 36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: For the best blue foliage color, plant in partial shade and avoid excessive afternoon sun. Consistent moisture and rich organic soil will help maintain the plant's signature frosty blue appearance throughout the season.