H. ‘Perry's True Blue’

Overview

Registered in 1981 by P. Ruh and L. & P. Hofer, *Hosta* 'Perry's True Blue' is a large blue-green cultivar of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the steel blue margin that frames each leaf, a trait that persists well into the growing season.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature size of approximately 21 inches (53 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with individual leaves measuring up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue coloration is most pronounced. The large, heavily veined leaves (15 pairs of veins) make it an effective groundcover or specimen plant in shaded borders and woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Perry's True Blue' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.