Refine Search
  • USDA Hardiness Zones
  • Rosehill Top 100
  • Plant Type
  • Mature Height
  • Mature Width
  • Growth Habit
  • Sun Exposure
  • Seasonal Interest
  • Bloom Color
  • Bloom Interest
  • Bloom Period
  • Fall Color
  • Foliage Color
  • Foliage Type
  • Cost
  • Maintenance Level
  • Water Preference
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attributes
Refine Search

Blue Cadet Hosta

  - OR -  
Plant Information
Common Name Blue Cadet Hosta
Botanical Name Hosta x 'Blue Cadet'
Description
Plant Type Perennial
Mature Height 15 to 18 in
Mature Width 2 to 3 ft
Growth Habit Rounded
Bloom Color Lavender
Bloom Interest Showy
Bloom Period July
Seasonal Interest Summer
Foliage Color Blue-green (5" x 4" Leaves)
Foliage Type Simple
Fall Color Yellow
Attributes Black Walnut Tolerant, Dry Shade
Attracts Butterflies No
Attracts Birds No
Care
Sun Exposure Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 8
Zoned for KC Region Yes
Water Preference Moist,Well-drained
Maintenance Level Low
Cost Moderate
Watering Notes Water if rainfall is less than 1" per week. Water early in the day to discourage nightly visits from slugs and snails.
Fertilize Notes Fertilize every spring before the first shoots. Use 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 or spread compost over the plant.
Prune Notes Cut bloomed out stalks to the base. Remove unsightly leaves as they appear.