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Hosta 'Guardian Angel'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

Other details

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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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

Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Broadly Ovate

Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Wayland, Massachusetts

Plainwell, Michigan

Hillsboro, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Franklin, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | neutral

Slow grower, but huge and gorgeous.

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