Hosta 'Beer Belly Blues'

[M]  Stop singing the blues and start planting them!  Hosta 'Beer Belly Blues' brings a powerhouse presence to the shade garden.  Hybridized right here in the heartland by Iowa's own Rod Kuenster, this garden heavyweight forms an upright mound of cupped, intensely blue foliage. Its leaves are wonderfully waxy and corrugated, holding its vibrant blue color longer into the summer heat than most blue hostas. Thick, sturdy leaf substance helps give it a little extra defense against slugs and snails.  Growing into an upright mound about 25" tall and 40" across, Hosta 'Beer Belly Blues' is perfect for creating a bold, architectural focal point or adding structure to a shady corner. Near-white, fertile flowers bloom in mid-summer, providing a beautiful contrast to the deep blue foliage. You won't be sad about giving this top-tier, Iowa-bred beauty a home in your garden!

(R. Kuenster - 2006)