Hosta 'Antioch'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light 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
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Bonifay, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Anoka, Minnesota

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Orrville, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Stanwood, Washington

Birchwood, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutrals
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Birchwood, WI (Zone 3b) | August 2011 | positive

I would like to share a positive perspective on this plant. It is a workhorse, which will grow under almost any conditions and provides ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2004 | neutral

A nice fast grower, slugs like it, though. Doesn't set seed much. Registered with the AHS in 1979, but was introduced to the US long before that.

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | June 2002 | neutral

A flowing mound of white margined foliage blade curves downward contributing to the flowing mound effect.

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