Big Daddy - Hosta

Hosta 'Big Daddy' forms a broad mound of large, cupped, corrugated blue-green leaves, with pale lavender flowers in midsummer. Mature size varies among horticultural references, from about 23–26 inches tall and 35–66 inches wide, so leave space for a wide clump. [Perennials.com](https://www.perennials.com/plants/hosta-big-daddy.html) lists zones 2–9 and partial to full shade; the [American Hosta Society classification](https://americanhostasociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hosta-Classifications-full-list.pdf) records its blue-green foliage. ## Growing Conditions Grow in partial or full shade and average-to-moist soil. This large selection forms a sturdy mound and works in shaded borders, woodland edges or spacious containers. Published size varies: Perennials.com gives 23–25 inches tall by 35–47 inches wide, while [Van Noort Bulb](https://www.vannoortbulb.com/products/hosta-big-daddy) lists an established size of 26 inches by 66 inches. ## Seasonal Interest The broad blue-green leaves carry the display through the growing season. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in July, and the plant becomes dormant in fall. ## Maintenance Hostas are long-lived and can remain in place for years. Divide in spring or fall if clumps become crowded; remove fading foliage before mid-spring. Protect the leaves from slugs and rabbits, which can browse hostas.