Hosta 'Blue Cadet' is a compact and dependable hosta with smooth blue green foliage that forms a neat mounded habit. Pale lavender flowers rise just above the foliage in midsummer, adding a soft seasonal accent while the plant provides consistent texture and structure in shaded garden spaces. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 24 - 30 in Bloom Time: Midsummer Light Requirements: Part shade to shade Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant Native Status This hosta is a cultivated variety derived from species native to Asia and is not native to North America but is widely used in ornamental shade gardens. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Hummingbirds Attracts hummingbirds which feed on the light lavender tubular flowers during its midsummer bloom. Bees Supports native bees and bumblebees which visit the flowers for nectar. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 24 - 30 in apart to allow the plant to form a full dense clump. Landscape Placement Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting where its cool toned foliage provides contrast against darker greens. Companion Plants Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Brightens shaded areas with silvery foliage that contrasts with the blue green leaves. Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern) - Adds fine textured foliage with soft metallic tones that complement the hosta. Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Provides warm foliage color that contrasts nicely with the cool tones of Blue Cadet. Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Forms a low spreading layer with delicate spring blooms in shaded settings. Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink' (Astilbe) - Brings upright summer plumes that add height and seasonal interest.
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