H. ‘Blue Butterfly’
Hosta ‘Blue Butterfly’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, Hosta 'Blue Butterfly' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its intensely glossy, blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) long and 2.75 inches (7.0 cm) wide, feature flat margins and a lightly flat surface, with 9 to 11 pairs of veins and notably heavy substance.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and height of 7.25 inches (18.4 cm), 'Blue Butterfly' forms a compact, moderate-growing mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging in partial to full shade. Its small stature and heavy substance make it well-suited for container cultivation. Companion plants should be chosen to contrast with its blue-green cast, such as golden-leaved Hakonechloa or pale-flowered Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during establishment, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slug and deer damage, monitoring in moist conditions is advisable.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | blue-green flat margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly flat |
| Notable characteristics | medium sized blue green hosta with heavy substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Baby Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Benedict's Jelly Bean’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Lollipop’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #586. How we check this data.