Hosta 'Twilight'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
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
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
White/Near White
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Perennials
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Brookfield, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan

Fountain, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Chantilly, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Urbanna, Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nice, compact hosta. Blooms in July in my garden.

S
White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | February 2009 | neutral

Plant Patent #14040 - Expiry Date: 10/14/2017

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

Nice hosta. Slow grower. Nice colors

S
S
| September 2003 | positive

I have had two of this variety since summer 2002. One of my 'Twilight' plants has given me seeds. It was my first hosta to put out seed...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2003 | positive

This is such a sweet, pretty hosta. It has dark green leaves edged with a very wide light yellow margin. Reported to possibly be a tetra...Read More

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