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Hosta 'Dream Queen'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

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USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Slow

Where to Grow

Broadly Ovate

Nearly Round

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

Marietta, Georgia

Pooler, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Greenfield, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana

Sioux Center, Iowa

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Greene, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Stow, Ohio

Leesburg, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

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sandi55

Gloucester, MA | June 2016 | positive

i just found this plant at Home Depot!! May 2016 very happy..last year i found Autumn Frost there, has to be the most beautiful hosta...Read More in the garden..

nwh

Chicago, IL | May 2010 | positive

This is a gorgeous hosta, it seems to like a bit of sun. It's been a slow starter for me but a keeper for sure.

gregr18

Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | August 2005 | positive

A sport of 'Great Expectations', introduced by Dutch Heuchera and Hosta specialist Jan ven den Top. A fairly large hosta that has round ...Read More

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