H. ‘Bluegrass Country’
Hosta ‘Bluegrass Country’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, this giant hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between H. 'Sea Prize' and H. hypoleuca. Its most distinctive features are the large, deeply corrugated, blue-green leaves with prominent white margins, often displaying occasional greenish-yellow and creamy white streaks, combined with a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Bluegrass Country' forms an upright, fast-growing clump reaching 25 inches (63.5 cm) in height and 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and white margins hold color well. The substantial leaf size and corrugated texture make it a strong specimen plant or a bold accent in mixed shade borders, pairing effectively with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, corrugated leaves show moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.25 in (31.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.25 in (26 cm) |
| Leaf | dark blue green with occasional greenish yellow and creamy white streaks with .5 to 2in (1.3 to 5.1cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 29–33 in (73.7–83.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large deeply corrugated blue-green streaked glaucous leaves with wide creamy white margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
- Pollen parent: H. hypoleuca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Brilliance’ (2001)
- H. ‘Dazzling’ (2001)
- H. ‘George W.’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #707. How we check this data.