Hosta 'Blue Angel' Plantain Lily
'Blue Angel' is one of the largest blue hostas, offering stunning visual impact with its broad, heart-shaped, powdery blue-green leaves. This giant beauty thrives in shaded gardens, where its dramatic foliage adds texture, color, and structure.
In midsummer, it produces tall, arching spikes of bell-shaped, white flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage. It’s a perfect choice for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking specimen in the shade garden. Low maintenance, deer resistant, and long-lived.
- Massive, powdery blue-green leaves
- Elegant white flower spikes in summer
- Excellent for shade gardens
- Resistant to deer and tolerant of urban conditions
- One of the largest hostas available
Design Tip: Pair with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials for a lush woodland look.
Growing Zones: 3–9
| Mature Height: | 2.5–3 ft. (foliage), up to 4 ft. with blooms |
| Sunlight: | Partial to Full Shade |
| Mature Width: | 4–6 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Hosta sieboldiana 'Blue Angel' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Foliage: | Blue-Green |
| Type: | Perennial, Shade Plant |
FAQ's
How large does 'Blue Angel' get?
'Blue Angel' can reach 2.5 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, making it one of the largest hostas.
What kind of light does it need?
It prefers partial to full shade. Too much sun can fade its blue color.
Does it flower?
Yes, it produces white, bell-shaped flowers on tall scapes in midsummer.
Is it deer resistant?
While no hosta is fully deer-proof, 'Blue Angel' is considered moderately resistant due to its thick leaves.
Is it good for containers?
Due to its large size, it’s best suited for large containers or in-ground planting.
