Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Twisted
Wavy
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
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 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)
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
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Fast
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Seed Collecting
Light Green
Dark Green
Streaked with color marked above
Fruit Shape
Dark Green
Fruit Size
2 (Good)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/64" - 1/32"
1/32" - 1/16"
1/16" - 1/8"
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
1" - 1 1/2"
1 1/2" - 2
2" - 2 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid
Mid/Late
Usage
Pale Lavender
Medium Lavender
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
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

Machesney Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Villa Grove, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Tracy, Iowa

Topeka, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Durham, Maine

Falmouth, Maine

Royal Oak, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Berkshire, New York

Greene, New York

Ithaca, New York

Southold, New York

Troy, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Akron, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Xenia, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Fairfax, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Buffalo, West Virginia

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
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0
neutral
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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | September 2012 | positive

Just bought this one in spring of 2012. Lovely, twisting leaves. Great in morning shade only.

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Marysville, OH (Zone 5b) | March 2011 | positive

I saw a picture of this in a magazine - all twisted together. Fascinated me and I was very happy when I found the plant for sale. Mine is...Read More

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Xenia, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

Bought this plant at Lowe's: "Whirlwind Plantain Lily", to plant on a slope next to a stone stairway going down a bluff to the lower le...Read More

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Bellevue, WA | September 2007 | positive

A bit slow growing for me but mine is still pretty young.looks great next to a blue hosta or blue flower. Overall a great hosta for the n...Read More

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Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2005 | positive

I've had this plant for quite awhile. It has not been a particularly fast grower. I enjoy how good it looks in mid-August when many of my...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

Medium-large mound of greenish white-centered foliage. 19"H x 40" wide (reported to possibly get as large as 23"x45" under the right cir...Read More

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Buffalo, WV (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | positive

This has been a slow grower for me but it's very pretty.

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