Hosta 'Elegans'

Hostasieboldiana

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
sieboldiana (see-bold-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Chelsea, Alabama

Dothan, Alabama

Enterprise, Alabama

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Dublin, California

San Francisco, California

Clifton, Colorado

Hamden, Connecticut

West Haven, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Bonifay, Florida

Alpharetta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Royston, Georgia

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Woodridge, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Granger, Indiana

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Henderson, Kentucky

Slidell, Louisiana

Adamstown, Maryland

Hagerstown, Maryland

Boxford, Massachusetts

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts

Rochdale, Massachusetts

Bellaire, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Madison, Mississippi

Natchez, Mississippi

Moberly, Missouri

Billings, Montana

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Alden, New York

Croton On Hudson, New York

Granville, New York

Greene, New York(2 reports)

Ithaca, New York

Rochester, New York

Wallkill, New York

Kernersville, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Galloway, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Newport, Rhode Island

Inman, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

Colmesneil, Texas

Decatur, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Houston, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Farmington, Utah

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Oakton, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Richlands, Virginia

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Newport, Washington

Olympia, Washington

Charleston, West Virginia

Appleton, Wisconsin

Augusta, Wisconsin

Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Verona, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

10
positives
1
neutral
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D
Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | June 2015 | neutral

From The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009):
The species (now cultivar) was named for plant explorer Robert Fortune.

J
Inman, SC | July 2014 | positive

This Hosta was not happy in a partially sunny location so I moved it to a shadier section of our pond in consistently moist soil. It has ...Read More

P
Newport, RI | February 2011 | positive

Verry strong grower with thickly substanced leaves,not prone to slug damage,give this one lots of room.

M
Chelsea, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2008 | positive

This is the first hosta I've ever tried to grow. It's a beautiful blue-green plant with tall spikes of 12 to 15 blooms. The flowers are...Read More

J
Boxford, MA (Zone 6a) | October 2006 | positive

Old standard for a very good reason! Mine live under a pine tree where nothing but mushrooms will grow. It defies the occasional munching...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

One of my first hostas. Large rounded, corregated, blue-gray leaves with white flowers in July. I have divded mine several times over t...Read More

B
SC, MT (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

Beautiful large hosta that gets bigger each year in every way. One never misses it when looking at a garden from a distance.

R
| July 2003 | positive

Very rapid grower. The leaf size dramatically increased in the second year after planting. Grows well in Toronto area.

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D
Rochester, NY | July 2003 | positive

Gets bigger every year. A beautiful specimen in my shady area.

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S
| May 2002 | positive

Although it is an "old standard", under the proper conditions this is still one of the most beautiful hostas available. Can be found at ...Read More

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

This hosta is easy to grow and is the standard by all blue-green hosta are judged. It has large mound of heavily corrugated blue-green fo...Read More

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