H. ‘Shenandoah Abbey’

Overview

Registered in 2000, 'Shenandoah Abbey' is a medium-sized hybrid of *Hosta* 'Blue Angel' that forms a slow-growing, dense mound. Its most distinctive feature is the combination of large, cordate blue-green leaves with flat margins and a dull surface texture on both sides.

In the Garden

'Shenandoah Abbey' reaches approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. The blue-green foliage pairs well with yellow-leaved perennials such as *Hakonechloa macra* 'Aureola' or with silver-foliaged plants like *Pulmonaria*. Its medium size also allows for use in woodland garden settings or as a specimen in shaded containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, especially in shaded, damp conditions.