{"product_id":"silver-bullet-hosta-live-bare-root-shade-perennial-3-inch-starter-plant-thick-blue-hosta-slug-resistant-garden-plant","title":"Silver Bullet Hosta – Bare Root Shade Perennial with Thick Blue Foliage | Slug Resistant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold texture and cool blue color to your shade garden with Silver Bullet Hosta, a compact yet striking variety known for its thick rounded blue foliage and excellent slug resistance. Often compared to a giant version of the Blue Mouse Ears Hosta, this plant forms a dense clump of heavily textured leaves that maintain their attractive blue tone throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts thick foliage provides strong resistance to slugs and garden pests, making it an easy-care choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, hosta collections, and patio containers. Near-white flowers rise just above the foliage, adding soft contrast and seasonal interest during bloom time. These healthy starter plants ship bare-root and are ready for planting upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Silver Bullet Hosta\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Bare-root starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Thick blue foliage variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Slug resistant perennial shade plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Silver Bullet Hosta\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta ‘Silver Bullet’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare-root starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 11 inches\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: Approximately 20–26 inches\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in partial to full shade to preserve the rich blue foliage color. Consistent moisture and organic mulch help maintain healthy leaf texture and vigorous growth 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":52499596640388,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_24_42b07aca-64c0-4be1-97ac-e2b33a8913b0.jpg?v=1783659759","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/silver-bullet-hosta-live-bare-root-shade-perennial-3-inch-starter-plant-thick-blue-hosta-slug-resistant-garden-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}