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Hosta 'Stiletto'

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Family

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

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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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

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

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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

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

Fast

Where to Grow

Lance

Regional

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

Mentone, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Bonifay, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Elberfeld, Indiana

Topeka, Kansas

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Mahopac, New York

Burlington, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Orrville, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio(2 reports)

Millerstown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Buffalo, West Virginia

Huntington, West Virginia

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2003 | positive

Wonderful small hosta. Wavy, narrow lance-shaped green leaves with a nice narrow white edge. Grows very well and creates a nice mound a...Read Moreround 10" across.

jody

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

Flowers are purple on scapes 22"-26".

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