Hosta Plantain Lily Dancing with Dragons

Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Dancing With Dragons’
Plant Type: Perennial Shade Plant
Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Product Description:
Dancing With Dragons Hosta is a striking blue-leaf hosta with heavily rippled, heart-shaped foliage that creates visual movement in shade gardens. Its bold blue tones hold throughout the season, and in late summer, near-white flowers rise gracefully above the leaves. This medium-sized perennial makes a dramatic focal point in borders, woodland plantings, or large containers.

Key Features

• Deep blue, heart-shaped leaves with heavily rippled margins for strong texture and movement.

• Foliage retains vibrant color throughout the growing season.

• Near-white flowers appear on tall scapes in late summer.

• Medium size with broad spread ideal for statement plantings.

• Thrives in shade to partial shade conditions.

• Low-maintenance perennial that enhances garden texture and depth.

Plant Details

• Mature Height: Approximately 18 inches (foliage).

• Flower Height: Flower scapes may reach up to ~30+ inches.

• Mature Spread: Around 3–4 feet wide.

• Light Requirements: Best in partial shade to full shade.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil.

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist.

Best Uses

• Feature plant in shade borders

• Woodland and cottage-style gardens

• Patio or large container plantings

• Mass plantings for texture and color contrast

Why Gardeners Choose It

Dancing With Dragons Hosta offers bold blue foliage and dramatic texture that few shade plants can match. Its wide spread and unique leaf rippling make it ideal as a focal point or structural element in shady landscapes, while its low maintenance habit suits both novice and experienced gardeners.