Hosta 'Night before Christmas'

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
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
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
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Bonifay, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Pontiac, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Davenport, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Salt Point, New York

Westerlo, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Canton, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Delta, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

West Chester, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Fairview, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Broadway, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Hazel Dell North, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Lake Shore, Washington

Beverly, West Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| December 2012 | positive

This plant and White Xmas are gorgeous but the most vulnerable of all my scores of varieties to snail damage here in NZ. I haven't tried ...Read More

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Davenport, IA | July 2006 | positive

I picked up my Night Before Christmas at an end-of-the-year sale at a drug store! It had two pitiful leaves, but I liked the name, and I...Read More

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Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2006 | positive

This Hosta has increased very well in just one year!!

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(Zone 8a) | May 2006 | positive

Hostas have pretty much broken my heart because they won't grow in my garden. However, Night Before Christmas is one that has been in my...Read More

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Machesney Park, IL | August 2005 | positive

Sport of 'White Christmas'

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

I have this hosta growing in a pot on my back porch and even when I forget to water the poor thing, it still looks good. The variegation...Read More

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| September 2002 | positive

HEAVY SLUG DAMAGE

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

A beautiful plant that has done well in my garden .

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