Hosta hybrid Halcyon

Halcyon Plantain Lily

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ — a medium perennial hybrid hosta with a dense, mounded form, highly valued for its intense blue foliage and excellent leaf substance. The narrow, heart-shaped leaves are thick, heavily veined, and slightly pointed, holding their rich blue color well through summer and forming a tidy, symmetrical clump. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 30–36 in | Height: 16–20 in (up to 26 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



One of the best blue hostas for lasting color 🌿



Thick foliage gives excellent slug resistance



Ideal for borders, edging, and woodland gardens



Strong parent for many modern hosta hybrids



Care:
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and avoid strong afternoon sun to preserve blue coloration. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed, though plants improve with age.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

16-20"

Width

30-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No