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

Earth Angel

Perennial giant hosta in lavender, blooming in midsummer. Pale lavender flowers on scapes about 40 inches tall. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close
Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close

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A Earth Angel hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Earth Angel hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Giant Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) Spread: 3½–5 ft (102–152 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Sport of 'Blue Angel' found by Hans Hansen; American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year 2009.

Bred by H. Hansen, 2002

Sources

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All photos

  • Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close
    Leaves of Earth Angel hosta up close
  • A Earth Angel hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Earth Angel hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Earth Angel hardy in my zone?

Earth Angel 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 Earth Angel need full sun?

Earth Angel grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Earth Angel bloom?

Earth Angel blooms in midsummer.

Is Earth Angel good for cutting?

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

See also

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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 Empress Wu hosta up close Empress Wu Giant hosta with huge, deeply veined dark green leaves forming a clump 3 to 4 feet tall. GiantEarly summerTall
Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close Frances Williams Giant hosta with corrugated blue-green leaves and wide chartreuse to yellow margins. GiantMidsummerMedium height

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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
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close Blue Cadet Compact hosta with heart-shaped blue leaves in a round 12 inch clump and lavender flowers. SmallLate springMedium height
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

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