Hosta 'Blueberry Muffin' is a compact hosta cultivar with strikingly textured blue toned foliage and sturdy clumping habit. The leaves emerge with a rich powdery blue in spring and hold their color well into summer while resisting fading in part shade. Lavender to pale blue bell shaped flowers appear on short upright scapes, attracting pollinators while adding vertical interest above the mounded leaves.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well drained soil
Watering Needs: Regular watering, especially during summer heat
Deer Resistance: Frequently browsed by deer; protection may be necessary
Native Status
This cultivar is a hybrid of Asian species within the genus Hosta and is not native to North America. However, it is well adapted to shade gardens and temperate climates.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- The tubular flowers are frequently visited by bumblebees and other long tongued native bees seeking nectar.
Hummingbirds
- Draws Ruby Throated Hummingbirds to its bell shaped blooms especially during peak summer flowering.
Beneficial Insects
- Offers habitat for ground beetles and other predatory insects that shelter in shaded moist mulch beneath hosta clumps.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Plant 18 - 24 in apart for groundcover effect or to blend into layered shade compositions.
Landscape Placement:
- Excellent for edging shady paths, filling under trees, or combining with other foliage based perennials in woodland gardens.
Companion Plants
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomons Seal) - Arched stems and creamy margins contrast beautifully with blue hosta leaves.
- Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger) - Glossy groundcover that complements the matte blue foliage of 'Blueberry Muffin'.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Adds bronze tones and fine foliage to shaded plantings.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Silvery veined leaves brighten the shade and echo the texture contrast of hosta foliage.
- Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' - Spotted leaves and spring blooms enhance early season texture and color in shaded beds.