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Hosta, Dorset Blue
Botanical Name: Hosta x 'Dorset Blue'
Life Cycle: Mulberry Miniatures
Description/Size:
 New for 2008

Amid all the green and variegated selections, enter this distinctly blue green (like a blue spruce's glaucous sheen), heavily corrugated (think corrugated box), thick, heart shaped blades gathered in a 6" mound. This season extender sends up 16" scapes holding very pale lavender flowers opening mid to late August. No wait- it is slug resistant too!!! KAREN

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: P.Sun-P.Shade to Shade
Height: 6in. x 24in. wide
Water: Normal-Wet
Soil: Organic