H. ‘Blue Bayou’
Hosta ‘Blue Bayou’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by K. Vaughn, this large hosta is a hybrid of Hosta 'Frances Williams'. It forms a substantial mound of heavily textured, blue-green leaves with distinct blue-green margins, reaching 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in height.
In the Garden
'Blue Bayou' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color most effectively. At maturity, this cultivar forms a dense, rounded clump suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in shaded beds. Its large leaves and substantial size make it an effective groundcover under deciduous trees, though it requires adequate spacing from competing root systems.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Blue Bayou' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 39–45 in (99.1–114.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Frances Williams' — H. ‘Frances Williams’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Blue Bayou’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bluestone’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Betty Lou’ (1987)
- H. ‘Birchwood Blue’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Beauty’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Edge of Night’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #575. How we check this data.