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Hosta 'Sea Fire'

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Family

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

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

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Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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Height

Wavy

Corrugated

Spacing

Lightly

Moderately

Sun Exposure

Dull

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

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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)

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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

Leaf Color

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Color

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Ovate

Seed Collecting

Light Green

Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Golden Yellow

Fruit Shape

No margin

Fruit Size

3 (Average)

Fruit Colors

9 to 11

12 to 15

Growing Habit

Flat/Nearly Flat

Days to Maturity

No margin

Seed Type

Mid

Mid/Late

Usage

Pale Purple

Disease Resistance

Trumpet

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

Non-patented

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Appearance of Margin

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Leaf Shape/Type

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Leaf Texture

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

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

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Glouster, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Shirley1md

Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

Love this Hosta which is a sport of "Saint Elmo's Fire". It's one of the brightest golds in the Springtime, but does change to all green ...Read More

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jody

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

24"-38" scapes. It is gold in spring and really lights up the shady spot it is in. The color changes over season to chartreus to green. M...Read More. Seaver 2004, parentage unknown.

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