Among the largest blue-leaved hostas, 'Blue Angel' (Plantain Lily) is an outstanding perennial forming a gracefully cascading mound of thick, heavily textured, widely oval to wedge-shaped, dark blue-gray to blue-green leaves, 16 in. long (40 cm), with prominent veins slightly ribbed. Blue angel plantain lily has a mounding and cascading growth habit.

Context Explanation

Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ has bell shaped pale lilac flowers in late spring or early summer. The flowers clump on top of scapes and make the plant look even larger than it normally does. Blue Angel Hosta - Growing Hosta Blue Plantain Lily - Giant Hostas An additional common name for plants in this genus is plantain lily (foliage is somewhat plantain-like and flowers are somewhat lily-like in some species). 'Blue Angel’ is a giant, blue-leaved hosta that grows in a mound to 36" tall and to 48" wide.

Insight Material

Find help & information on Hosta 'Blue Angel' (_sieboldiana_) plantain lily 'Blue Angel' from the RHS Hosta Blue Angel - Common name: Funkia, Plantain Lily - Gigantic 16", heavily textured, blue-green leaves make Hosta Blue Angel an attention-getter. White flowers contrast nicely from late spring into early summer. Blue Angel Plantain Lily Transform your living space with the Blue Angel Plantain Lily, a stunning addition that brings vibrant color and effortless elegance to any room or garden. Designed for both novice and experienced gardeners, this resilient plant thrives with minimal care, saving you time and effort. A Hosta hybrid, commonly called plantain lily, 'Blue Angel' is hardy in Zones 3-9 and is prized for its impressive size and symmetrical mounding habit.

Final Conclusion

While it grows quickly, this hosta takes several years to reach its full, striking potential, becoming larger and more robust with each passing season.