HOSTA BLUE MAMMOTH / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA BLUE MAMMOTH / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Blue Mammoth' is an impressive perennial known for its gigantic, heart-shaped blue leaves with a waxy sheen, creating a bold, dramatic effect in shaded gardens, borders, and containers. This Hosta variety is perfect for adding a striking focal point to low-light areas, with its massive foliage and elegant appearance providing year-round interest.

Why Choose Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'?

Comparison: Unlike smaller Hosta varieties, 'Blue Mammoth' boasts significantly larger leaves, making it an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a bold, statement-making plant in the garden.
Companions: Pairs beautifully with other large-leafed plants, ferns, or contrasting perennials with lighter foliage to create a dynamic and balanced garden design.

Key Features:

Large Blue Leaves: Exceptionally large, heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a glossy waxy coating create a striking and bold presence in shaded areas.
Shady Garden Favorite: Thrives in shady to partially shaded locations, perfect for brightening up darker garden spots with its massive, textured foliage.
Low Maintenance: Very easy to grow with minimal care, and resistant to deer and rabbit browsing, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a large, compact mound, making it ideal as a ground cover, focal point, or for filling in garden beds.
Summer Flowers: Produces pale lavender flowers on tall stems in mid-summer, which attract pollinators like bees.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 75–90 cm | Spread: 120–150 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Blue Mammoth' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with massive, striking blue foliage. Its dramatic size and bold color make it an excellent choice for shaded areas, where it will stand out as a stunning feature in the landscape.