H. ‘Blue Star’
Hosta ‘Blue Star’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, *Hosta* 'Blue Star' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and slightly rippled margins. The mound-like plant forms a dense clump of rounded leaves, each with 8 to 10 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Blue Star' reaches a mature spread of approximately 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with scapes rising 12 to 16 inches (30.5 to 40.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous coloration is most pronounced. Suitable companions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other small hostas; its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Blue Star' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
- H. ‘Pewterware’ (1999)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Skies’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #677