In recent years the hosta has become the number one perennial plant in the United States. Having foliage of blue, gold, green, or white, with or without variegation, makes the hosta a versatile plant. Leaves range from less than one inch to more than 20 inches across.
Hosta ‘Powder Blue’ was originated by H. Sugita and P. Ruh and introduced by P. Ruh in 1998. It’s classified as a large hosta with unknown parentage. ‘Powder Blue’ has a moderate growth rate and reaches a height of about 27 inches with a width of 38 inches. See the full characteristics in the Hosta Treasury.

The Eau Claire Garden Club is hosting a bus trip to Minneapolis on Thursday, November 19th that is open to non-members. You will visit The Holiday Ideas House at Bachman’s Garden Center, Minneapolis, which is the original Bachman family home that is all decorated for the holidays. There will be time to shop and look at all the holiday decor at the huge Bachman’s Garden Center. Lunch will be on your own expense in the greenhouse through Patrick’s Cafe.  Then off to the Como Park Conservatory and Zoo. First, we will visit the awesome Polar Bears at the zoo, then you can stroll thru the Conservatory and then walk through their new Winter Blooming Wonderland Exhibit.

Please check the Eau Claire Garden Club website for more information, to pay for the trip, and to reserve your space, eauclairegardenclub.com.