Hosta 'Spilt Milk'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Corrugated
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
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
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
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Dark Green
Pure White
Streaked with color marked above
Fruit Shape
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
1" - 1 1/2"
1 1/2" - 2
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Near White
Disease Resistance
Tubular
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
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Quincy, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

East Tawas, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Havre, Montana

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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G
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nice hosta, though a bit slower growing than some. Blooms in June in my garden.

G
Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2008 | positive

Leaves have good substance, it laughs at slugs. Decent growth, survives our c-o-l-d winters.

M
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | positive

This is a highly variable hosta that have the unstable variegation (unstable variegation meant that no two leaves look the same) - the u...Read More

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

Very distinct hosta, solid white streaks through the grean and white center. Flowers are near white on 28"-30" scapes.

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