Hosta Blue Ivory

Blue Ivory Hosta

Hosta 'Blue Ivory' — a medium-sized variegated blue hosta prized for its powdery blue leaves bordered by crisp creamy white to ivory margins. The broad foliage has thick substance and forms a dense mound, with the cool blue center contrasting sharply against the pale edges through much of the season. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 30–36 in
Height: 14–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; best blue color in filtered shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A standout variegated blue hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and specimen planting. Its cool blue-and-white contrast pairs especially well with gold hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns. Thick leaves offer good slug resistance.

Care:
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Protect pale margins from strong afternoon sun and preserve blue leaf coating by planting in filtered shade. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

30-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Mounded, Rounded

Drought tolerant

No