H. ‘Blue My Mind’

Overview

Registered in 2003 by H. Hansen, *Hosta* 'Blue My Mind' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from the pod parent *Hosta* 'Dorset Clown' with an unknown pollen parent. This selection is distinguished by its intense blue-green foliage, which retains a heavy glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces, and its compact, mound-like habit. The plant reaches approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 50 inches (127.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate.

In the Garden

*Hosta* 'Blue My Mind' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green leaves maintain their waxy bloom without scorching. The broadly ovate leaves, each 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) wide, feature slightly rippled margins and a cordate base, creating a dense, rounded clump. The glaucous upper and lower surfaces give the foliage a muted, powdery appearance that contrasts effectively with finer-textured shade plants such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The plant's moderate spread and tidy form suit it for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers, where the leaf color can be appreciated at close range. Flower scapes rise 16 to 27 inches (40.6 to 68.6 cm) above the foliage, bearing typical lavender blooms in midsummer.

Care Notes

*Hosta* 'Blue My Mind' requires consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and benefits from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring. The glaucous leaf coating is sensitive to overhead irrigation, which can mar the bloom; drip irrigation or careful watering at the base is recommended. Slugs and deer may feed on the foliage, though the thick leaves and moderate growth rate provide some resilience. This cultivar is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones and performs reliably with standard winter mulching in colder regions.