Hosta Sieboldiana 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

Hosta sieboldiana ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ — a large perennial hosta with a broad, mounded form, prized for its thick blue-green leaves edged with creamy yellow to white margins. The broad, heavily corrugated foliage has exceptional substance and strong contrast, forming a bold architectural clump that stands out in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in early to midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 48–60 in | Height: 24–30 in (up to 36 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:



Thick blue-green foliage with broad margins gives bold contrast 🌿



Excellent slug resistance due to heavy leaf substance



Outstanding specimen for woodland borders



Mature clumps become highly dramatic



Care:
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and protect from strong afternoon sun to preserve blue tone and margin color. Allow clumps to mature fully before dividing.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30''

Width

48-60"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green, Vanilla

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No