Hosta 'Fried Bananas'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Bonifay, Florida

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Waterman, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Adamstown, Maryland

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Independence, Missouri

Charlotte, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Rockwood, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b) | July 2005 | positive

I live in North Carolina and have a sunny, south-facing bed in front of my house that needed some bright green color. At the reputable ga...Read More

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | neutral

Mound is low so i put it in pot has grown good since, appears the plant will be large.

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

sport of Guacamole. Solberg 1994.

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