Hosta 'elvis Lives'

'Elvis Lives' Hosta

Hosta ‘Elvis Lives’ — commonly known as Elvis Lives Hosta — is a medium-to-large perennial prized for its narrow blue-green leaves with strongly rippled and twisted edges that create a lively, dramatic texture in shaded gardens. The foliage forms an upright, arching mound and holds its blue tone well in cooler shade. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal contrast.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 1.5–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Upright, 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, shade borders, specimen planting, and hosta collections where unusual leaf form is desired. Strong rippling provides outstanding texture among broader-leaved varieties.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during dry periods to preserve blue coloration and leaf quality. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after flowering. 🌿💙

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18"

Width

60"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Mounded, Upright

Drought tolerant

No