Hosta Thumb Bluelina Kashmir region of India growing in extremely dry soils

growing in extremely dry soils once established

and appear dead until rain causes the leaves to emerge

it flowers at 22" tall x 3' wide

so most reports on-line seem in error

You'll recognize the blessed event when the leaf swells where it is attached to the petiole like an alien trying to emerge from within

Hosta Thumb Bluelina Kashmir region of India growing in extremely dry soilsWe are thrilled to finally be able to share Hosta 'Thumb Bluelina, a 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our 2004 seedling, which was selected from our program to breed vigorous miniature hostas with a rapid growth rate. This gem eventually forms a 5" tall x 17" wide clump of thumb size, powder blue leaves perfect for a moist trough garden or a special spot in the rock garden where it won't get lost.