H. ‘Blue Plisse’

Overview

Registered in 1990 by C. Soules, this large blue-green hosta resulted from crossing *H. sieboldiana* with *H.* 'Tokudama'. The cultivar is distinguished by its heavily textured, cupped leaves with dark blue-green margins and prominent veining, forming a dense, rounded mound.

In the Garden

'Blue Plisse' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue foliage coloration is most pronounced. Mature plants reach approximately 28 inches (71 cm) in height and spread to 64 inches (163 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in mass plantings in woodland gardens and shaded borders. Its large size and bold texture pair well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment and in dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.