• Small
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Lavender
  • Single

Blue Cadet

Perennial small hosta in lavender, blooming in late spring. Medium lavender flowers in late spring over a round clump of heart-shaped blue leaves. USDA zones 3–9.

Cross-referenced · 5 sources

Where to buy

1 / 2

Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close

2 / 2

A Blue Cadet hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Blue Cadet hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Small Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
12 in (30 cm) Spread: 15 in (38 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

Find your frost dates and zone by ZIP code

Origin

Introduced by P. Aden in 1974; parent of the miniature sport 'Blue Mouse Ears'.

Bred by P. Aden, 1974

Sources

Where to buy

Prices rechecked daily
  • Plant Delights NurseryLive plant

    Pack size not listed

    Check availability

    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • NH HostasLive plant

    4.5 Inch Container

    Check availability

    $14.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Gallon Pot

    Check availability

    $32.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

We may earn a commission when you buy through these links. Your price stays the same. Prices checked Oct 14, 2026.

All photos

  • Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close
    Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close
  • A Blue Cadet hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Blue Cadet hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Blue Cadet hardy in my zone?

Blue Cadet survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Blue Cadet need full sun?

Blue Cadet grows in part shade.

When does Blue Cadet bloom?

Blue Cadet blooms in late spring.

Is Blue Cadet good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Blue Cadet as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

See all →
Leaves of Lakeside Paisley Print hosta up close Lakeside Paisley Print Small hosta with wavy green margins around a feathery creamy white center, 10 inches tall. SmallMidsummerCompact
Leaves of Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta up close Abiqua Drinking Gourd Blue-green hosta with deeply cupped, seersuckered leaves and white early summer flowers. MediumEarly summerMedium height
Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. LargeLate summerMedium height
Leaves of Autumn Frost hosta up close Autumn Frost Sport of First Frost with blue leaves and extra wide yellow to cream margins in a 12 inch mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height

Same colors

See all →
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. GiantMidsummerTall
Leaves of Blue Hawaii hosta up close Blue Hawaii Vase-shaped hosta with large, heart-shaped, powdery blue leaves and pale lavender summer flowers. GiantEarly summerTall
Leaves of Blue Mouse Ears hosta up close Blue Mouse Ears Miniature hosta with thick, round blue-green leaves in a symmetrical 8 inch mound. MiniMidsummerCompact
Cat and Mouse Mini hosta with firm yellow-green leaves edged in blue-green, a sport of Blue Mouse Ears. MiniMidsummerCompact

Latest guides

View all guides →
Annuals vs perennials: which flowers come back Annuals vs perennials: which flowers come back 8 min read Cut flower garden: what to grow and when to cut it Cut flower garden: what to grow and when to cut it 8 min read Flowers toxic to cats: tulips, lilies, sunflowers and more Flowers toxic to cats: tulips, lilies, sunflowers and more 7 min read How to grow sunflowers from seed (and how tall they get) How to grow sunflowers from seed (and how tall they get) 8 min read