H. ‘I’m So Blue’
Hosta ‘I’m So Blue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by an unknown originator, *Hosta* 'I’m So Blue' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its intense blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on the upper surface. The leaves are cordate-based, 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with slightly rippled margins and 10 to 12 vein pairs, while the undersides remain dull.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in both height and diameter at maturity. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom is preserved. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and shade-tolerant grasses; it is not suited for container culture due to its medium size.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry spells. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2701