Hosta 'Snow Cap'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
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
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
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Elkhart, Iowa

Edgewater, Maryland

Doniphan, Missouri

Sewell, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Holladay, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negatives
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Ranier, MN (Zone 3a) | May 2016 | negative

Of over 8300 hosta varieties in the world, Snow Cap is a total dud. I bought this one 3 years ago without doing any research, or I would ...Read More

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Edgewater, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2007 | neutral

Although I love this hosta I had to give it a neutral rating. The leaves are large, the color is awesome and it does well in my garden b...Read More

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Gravois Mills, MO (Zone 6a) | April 2006 | negative

Snow Cap is a poor cultivator. It suffers from what is known as the draw string effect. The green portion of the leaf grows faster than t...Read More

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