{"product_id":"hosta-halcyon-bare-root-starter-plant-frosty-blue-hosta-shade-garden-perennial-slug-resistant-foliage-blue-violet-flowers","title":"Hosta 'Halcyon' Bare Root Starter Plant | Frosty Blue Shade Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd timeless beauty to your shade garden with Hosta 'Halcyon', a popular blue hosta cultivar featuring frosty blue-green, pointed leaves that provide exceptional color and texture throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mid-sized, herbaceous perennial is a vigorous and dependable grower with thick, slug-resistant foliage. In midsummer, pale blue-violet flowers appear on tall 28-inch scapes, attracting hummingbirds and songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and containers, this classic hosta grows to about 18 inches tall with a 36-inch spread and thrives in USDA zones 3–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 bare root Halcyon Hosta starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halcyon Hosta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hosta 'Halcyon'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plant (ships bare root)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best blue foliage color, plant in partial shade and avoid excessive afternoon sun. Consistent moisture and rich organic soil help maintain the plant's signature frosty blue appearance throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499583402116,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_79_771f07a8-1ae6-4e8e-ae7d-b3d769d0cc03.jpg?v=1783659173","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/hosta-halcyon-bare-root-starter-plant-frosty-blue-hosta-shade-garden-perennial-slug-resistant-foliage-blue-violet-flowers","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}