Hosta 'Bright Lights'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 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
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)
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
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
Elliptic
Regional

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

Quincy, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Reading, Massachusetts

Plainwell, Michigan

Plymouth, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Springfield, Missouri

Brick, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

Kingston, New York

Asheville, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

North Augusta, South Carolina

Glover, Vermont

Urbanna, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Informational comment: Sport of 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' ; Aden/Klehm NR

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Reading, MA | July 2006 | positive

I have had Bright Lights growing in my garden now for three years. The leaves of my plant are dull and waxy appearing in spring but the ...Read More

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