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Hosta 'Lemon Lime'

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Height

Wavy

Spacing

Moderately

Sun Exposure

Dull

Danger

Slightly Shiny

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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

Sun to Partial Shade

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

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

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

Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

Lance

Ovate

Seed Collecting

Light Green

Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Fruit Shape

Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Fruit Size

5 (Thin)

Fruit Colors

Fewer than 9

Growing Habit

Slightly Rippled

Days to Maturity

No margin

Seed Type

Mid

Usage

Pale Purple

Deep Purple

Disease Resistance

Funnel

Closed/Reflexed

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Non-patented

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

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?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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amg52amg

Davenport, IA | June 2006 | positive

I love my little lemon-lime hostas. I started with one baby, and now I have about 20 mounds - all from the first one. Mine grow the thi...Read More

smiln32

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

Savory - IRA 1977 - AHS-V29B. Old leaves will fade to light green contrasting to newer growth color. Prefers early morning sun to part ...Read More

Bull70

| September 2002 | positive

Light to full shade; border

Wvdaisy

Buffalo, WV (Zone 7a) | May 2002 | positive

A tough little plant with narrow wavy leaves. Spreads quickly, easy to divide. A wonderful splash of color wherever you place it in you...Read More

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