Home / Guides / Plant Files / Liliaceae

Hosta 'Sea Thunder'

Hosta

Upload Image Print Article

View Gallery 7 photos

Upload Image Print Article

Family

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

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

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

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Elliptic

Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Elberfeld, Indiana

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

New Hyde Park, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Shelby, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Garland, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin

show all

View all varieties of Hostas

View this plant in a garden

13 members have or want this plant for trade

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment

positive

neutral

negative

Sort By:

Post Comment

Sort By:

virginiarose

Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | November 2014 | positive

Beautiful low chill hosta, does well in warm climates. Is not bothered by Slugs.

Aezarien

Shelby, NC (Zone 7b) | May 2009 | neutral

Out of the several varieties I have, this one is my least favorite. It's pretty when it first emerges in the spring but come summer it lo...Read More

Popular Plants

SEE ALL

Featured

BUG FILES

Brown House Spider

(Badumna longinqua)

BIRD FILES

Red-billed Leiothrix

(Leiothrix lutea)

Featured

BUG FILES

Brown House Spider

(Badumna longinqua)

BIRD FILES

Red-billed Leiothrix

(Leiothrix lutea)

Hosta 'Sea Thunder'

Hosta

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Get to Know Dave's Garden

Follow Dave's Garden