Hosta 'Blue Mountains' is known for its powdery blue leaves with prominent veining. This cultivar brings texture and cool color while maintaining its hue well into summer with minimal fading.
Height & Spread: 24 - 28 in x 48 - 60 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; needs regular watering in hot or dry weather
Deer Resistance: Low
Native Status
Not native to North America. Developed from Asian hosta species, this cultivar is cultivated for ornamental use in shaded gardens across temperate zones.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts native bumblebees and honeybees with lavender flowers that rise above the foliage in summer.
Hummingbirds
- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds occasionally visit its blooms for nectar during morning foraging.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 48 - 60 in apart to allow for its full mound and leaf spread without crowding nearby plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for massing in shade gardens, using as a background foliage anchor, or pairing with finer textured perennials for contrast.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Warm amber foliage complements the cool blue leaves of 'Blue Mountains'.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Adds copper tones and upright texture that blend well with the hosta’s broad leaves.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silver patterned leaves and spring blue flowers offer layered foliage contrast.
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon’s Seal) - Arching stems and variegated foliage create graceful movement in part shade beds.
- Astilboides tabularis (Shield Leaf) - Large rounded foliage adds architectural interest in similarly moist, shaded areas.