Hosta Blue Umbrellas

Blue Umbrellas Hosta

Hosta ‘Blue Umbrellas’ — commonly known as Blue Umbrellas Hosta — is a very large perennial prized for its broad, arching blue-green leaves that create a dramatic umbrella-like mound in shaded gardens. The large rounded foliage has a strong blue cast in spring and develops pronounced texture as it matures, while pale lavender to near-white flowers rise on tall scapes in midsummer above the foliage.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 5–6 ft
Height: 3–4 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Very large, arching mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, large shade borders, specimen planting, and massing where bold foliage is desired. One of the best large blue hostas for creating strong texture and architectural presence.

Care: Keep soil evenly moist during dry weather to preserve foliage quality. Divide in spring or early fall only when needed, as mature clumps improve with age. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom. 🌿💙

Plant type

Perennial

Height

3-4'

Width

5-6'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clumping, Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No