H. ‘Kind of Blue’

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Kind of Blue' is a large blue-green hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive features are the broad, cordate leaves with a dull, slightly rippled margin and a blue-green coloration that persists well into the growing season.

In the Garden

'Kind of Blue' forms a dense, fast-growing mound reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 50 inches (127.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage maintains its color most effectively. The substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary.