Hosta 'Queen Josephine'

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)
Seed Collecting
Light 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
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Bay, Arkansas

Oxford, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Slidell, Louisiana(2 reports)

Swampscott, Massachusetts

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Ranier, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Carrollton, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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C
Carrollton, TX | May 2010 | positive

I love this plant. I planted it 2 years ago in the spring. I planted it a bit low in the ground which I will remedy at the end of the gro...Read More

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

B. Kuk/Kuk's Forest - 1991. Named as a tribute to Kuk's mother, Josephine.

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

Medium sized mound of creamy yellow margined folage 17" high.

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