Hosta 'Guacamole'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Bag seedheads to capture ripening 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
Fast
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Mc Calla, Alabama

Meridianville, Alabama

Tuskegee, Alabama

Paradise, California

Bonifay, Florida

Ruskin, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Elkhart, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Tracy, Iowa

Topeka, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Stewart, Minnesota

Jackson, Mississippi

Madison, Mississippi

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Metuchen, New Jersey

Greene, New York

Pittsford, New York

Southold, New York

Woodstock, New York

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Elkin, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

North Olmsted, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio

Orangeville, Ontario

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Portland, Oregon(2 reports)

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island

North Augusta, South Carolina

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Christiana, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Flower Mound, Texas

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

San Antonio, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Camas, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Huntington, West Virginia

Dallas, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Franklin, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

14
positives
4
neutrals
1
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Goose Creek, SC | April 2022 | positive

I have many guacamole hostas and can't give them away fast enough. One friend was afraid it might die so she kept it inside. It made a b...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2021 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Lives in a pot inside a covered patio, this is one of the more successful cultivars in my area.

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North Olmsted, OH | May 2017 | neutral

I've had Guacamole for over 10 years. Only negative is it
tends to revert back to an all green leaf. I have to cut out
th...Read More

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Dallas, WI (Zone 3b) | September 2013 | positive

i have had this plant 3 years now and every year I like it more. It is huge - more than big enough to hide my bleeding hearts as they go ...Read More

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Flower Mound, TX | June 2013 | positive

I currently have three Guacamole Hostas in my shade garden. Because mine are planted under an area that is really a tree canopy, they pr...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | May 2012 | positive

Beautiful, subtle coloring for shade/partial shade gardens. Planted several small plants last month & can't believe how big and beautifu...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

One of my favorite hostas. Nice color and streaking. Blooms August-September in my garden.

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

Another one of my favorite hostas! Large glocous leaves with green edges, and a nice, tight growth form. The pretty white flowers contras...Read More

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Newport, RI | February 2011 | positive

Strong grower,nice fragrance,clear white flower and somewhat slug resistant.I grow mine in dappled shade.

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Blaine, MN (Zone 4b) | August 2009 | neutral

I just planted this last year in a place that they never seem to come back from but this did the first winter and is thriving.I can't wai...Read More

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Jackson, MS | May 2009 | positive

Nothing negative about this hosta. Absolutely stunning in color and form. Takes more sun than most hostas.

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Houston, TX (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | negative

I'm on the Tx Gulf Coast and Guacamole vanished from my yard over the winter. Several others have returned but not this one. I was bummed.

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Stewart, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

This is a vigorous plant and very attractive, takes a lot of sun. This is one worth having.

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Minneapolis, MN | May 2003 | positive

A great hosta for your collection. Who would think a hosta would produce great cut flowers. The flower stocks are tall and filled with ...Read More

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Gonzales, LA | April 2003 | positive

i have had a lot of hostas and this one is probably my favorite. the two-tone leaves are beautiful and this hosta seems to reach mature s...Read More

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Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

A wonderful, very fast grower. Yes the fragrance is awesome and the hummingbirds are drawn to this one like sugar. Will take a great deal...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

Beautiful, shiny leaves. Gorgeous bright green color. Love this one!

Vigorous sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. Colors best i...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2002 | neutral

Flowers are white on 30"-40" scapes. Registered by Bob Solberg 1994. Sport of Fragrant Bouquet.

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

One of the easy to grow and a very pretty hosta

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