Hosta 'Minuteman'

Hosta

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

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

Dothan, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Somers, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Middleburg, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Elberfeld, Indiana

Tracy, Iowa

South Berwick, Maine

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Ranier, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Bucyrus, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

Stoughton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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LD2
Minneapolis, MN | May 2010 | positive

Sport of Francee - is a little slower to show itself but really catches the eye.

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| September 2004 | positive

Minuteman sets viable seed; at this point, second-year seedlings are almost full size; leaves are plain dark green but otherwise plant ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2002 | positive

Grows to a very thick clump and is easily divided.

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