Help with an ID--Big Blue

[JennaJ]

I got this hosta from my parents about 5 years ago--it was the first one planted when we moved in. The clump is about 4 1/2' across--leaves are about 12"x 9+". Most of the leaves are upturned, not domed. Any help will be appreciated!!

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[Chris_W]

Hi there,

I'd say from the flowers, leaf shape, color, and habit that it could be Hosta 'Bressingham Blue'. This is probably the most common plant that would match these pictures. Now, if your parents are serious collectors with hundreds of different cultivars it could be something else, but if they just have a handful of unknown plants then Bressingham Blue would be my guess.

You can compare it to some other pictures on the hosta library: http://hostalibrary.org/b/bressblue.html

[paul_in_mn]

Wouldn't have guessed Bressingham Blue, but I bet you're right Chris.

bumply pic from a couple of years ago

[redcrx]

Is that flower clustering normal for this plant? Or just a random fused scape.

[Chris_W]

Can I change my mind? After seeing the much larger pictures you posted on GardenWeb, vs. going by the description, I really think this is Blue Umbrellas. The leaves are smoother and many do cup downwards so it looks a lot more like Blue Umbrellas.

[JennaJ]

Yes, you can!!! I guess I can dig up, divide and sell my other BU that I bought a few years ago!!! Thanks for the ID!!

I'm not sure how to post the pics so they can be enlarged on here?

[paul_in_mn]

ummmm Chrisss........ you're making me look baddd......ummmm I just agreed with youuuu.......aaaand ahh you changed your minddd......lol

You know they say.....lead, follow, or get out of the way......guess I better get out of the way.