Landscape
8. Shadowland ‘Waterslide’ Hosta (Hosta hybrid)With rippling foliage that’s silvery blue, Shadowland ‘Waterslide’ hosta almost looks like a water element in a garden bed. The unusual leaves hold their color all season long and complement the lavender-colored flowers that bloom in late summer. It goes dormant in winter. Use it in mixed plantings to contrast with deep green, chartreuse and purple foliage plants.Caution: Hostas are toxic to pets and livestock.Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 37.2 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 9)Water requirement: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moistLight requirement: Partial to full shadeMature size: 15 inches tall and wide
Blue hosta
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