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Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'

Family Hostaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' (hosta) bears showy and faded fuchsia blooms during early summer. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage that is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Birds and hummingbirds are attracted to Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.