Hosta 'Fire and Ice'

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
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
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Upright
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

Mc Calla, Alabama

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hemet, California

Loxahatchee, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Royston, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Galva, Illinois

Itasca, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Normal, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Woodridge, Illinois

Solsberry, Indiana

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Cicero, New York

Port Chester, New York

Raleigh, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Laurens, South Carolina

Germantown, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Tyler, Texas

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Newport, Washington

Seattle, Washington(2 reports)

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Hemet, CA | September 2018 | positive

I also love all of the beautiful hosta. I have to put out slug bait though. In southern California, one has to grow them under shade ...Read More

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Mingo Junction, OH | May 2017 | positive

From one old clump of this I was able to get nearly a dozen separate hostas. They took a year or two to get established, one I thought di...Read More

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Chicago, IL | May 2010 | positive

Very striking. A favorite. Grows quickly but it seems to need a bit of sun. It didn't do well for me at first because I put it in dee...Read More

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Bristol, PA | June 2008 | positive

I have lived in my house for 18 yrs. when i moved in my neighbor gave me a few plants to put in my new garden. since then it has mutiplie...Read More

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Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) | May 2008 | positive

This is my first season having this hosta. I have two in fact. They are beautiful plants and I hope they do very well.. ..What's striking...Read More

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Machesney Park, IL | August 2005 | positive

Sport of 'Patriot'

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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

With so many Hosta coming out all the time, this is one every garden should make room for!! Eye-catching, good grower, has a special som...Read More

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Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | positive

I live in the Piny Woods of East Texas where it is hot and rainy in the summer. It does very will in my wooded yard. It is beautiful an...Read More

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Moorhead, MN (Zone 4a) | December 2004 | positive

This hosta virtually glows in the dark when the sun goes down. They look great complimented with a Bruno White Impatiens grouping.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

I love this hosta. The twisting leaves are an eye-catcher and the coloration give it a flair that some other hostas just don't have. Mi...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2004 | positive

A beautiful hosta with it's twisting two-toned leaves. This one really stands out in a garden and it multiplies quickly.

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Fayetteville, WV | May 2004 | positive

self-propagates abundantly each year. Need to divide after the second season

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | February 2003 | neutral

Hansen/Shady Oaks 1999.

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Fiery Skimmer
(Orthetrum villosovittatum)
Common Myna
(Acridotheres tristis)