H. ‘Blue Elf’
Hosta ‘Blue Elf’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2020, Hosta 'Blue Elf' is a small, mound-forming cultivar notable for its unusually thick, intensely blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The round leaves, measuring 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide with flat margins and 11 vein pairs, exhibit a slight convex cupping that contributes to the plant's compact, dense appearance.
In the Garden
'Blue Elf' reaches a mature diameter of 11 inches (27.9 cm) and a height of 4 inches (10.2 cm), forming a low, slow-growing mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges that complement its blue foliage. Its diminutive size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions. Deer may browse young foliage.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | intense blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; slight convex cupping overall. |
| Flower scape height | 3–5 in (7.6–12.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Small hosta with very thick blue leaves |
| Plant patent | PP30,832 |
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. ‘Island Waves’ (2016)
- H. ‘Kempen Sky High’ (2015)
- H. ‘Pixie Moonstone’ (2015)
- H. ‘Twizzler’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6293. How we check this data.