Hosta hybrid 'Fragrant Blue'

– Attracts bees when in bloom

– Foliage may be browsed by deer and slugs

– Emerges mid to late spring

– Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season

– Blooms in mid to late summer

– Dies back completely after frost; dormant in winter

– Fragrant shaded garden spots
– Blue-themed or cool-tone borders
– Container gardens
– Shaded patios or woodland edges

– Powdery blue to bluish-gray foliage with a smooth, matte finish

– Broad, heart-shaped leaves with moderate substance

– Maintains blue color better than many other cultivars, especially in filtered light

– Compact and tidy habit suitable for smaller gardens and containers

– Pale lavender to white blooms with a light fragrance

– Trumpet-shaped flowers on 20-inch scapes

– Blooms mid to late summer

– Fragrance is mild but unusual for blue hostas

– Plant in spring or early fall to allow for root establishment before temperature extremes

– Choose a site with morning sun or dappled shade

– Soil should be moist, well-drained, and rich in organic matter

– Dig a hole wide enough for the root ball and set the crown level with the soil surface

– Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds

– Remove yellow or damaged leaves as needed

– Cut foliage back to the ground after the first frost in fall

– Deadhead flower scapes after blooming to maintain tidy appearance

– Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season

– Water deeply 1–2 times per week in the absence of rain

– Mulch helps maintain steady soil moisture and prevents root stress

– Prefers partial shade, but tolerates more sun than many blue-leaved hostas

– Morning sun enhances the blue leaf tone; avoid intense afternoon sun in warmer zones

– Flowers may be cut for small arrangements

– Divisions can be lifted in early spring or fall for propagation or relocation

– Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring

– Mulch with compost to enrich soil organically

– Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can reduce blue coloration

– Attracts bees with its mildly fragrant flowers

– Pollinated by insects; may set seed but not typically propagated this way

– Propagation best done by division in spring or fall

– Brunnera for foliage contrast and spring blue flowers

– Astilbe for colorful blooms and similar moisture needs

– Tiarella and Heuchera for layered texture and color

– Ferns for airy texture and soft shade blending

– Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) for spring bloom interest and soft foliage