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Hosta 'Color Glory'

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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

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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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

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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

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

Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Nearly Round

Regional

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

Machesney Park, Illinois

South Berwick, Maine

Grand Rapids, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Blandon, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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JoniJumpUp

Grand Rapids, MI (Zone 5a) | August 2014 | positive

This plant is also known as Borwick Beauty

miatapat

Blandon, PA | June 2011 | neutral

For any of you who are interested....Today, JUNE 3, 2011, I just bought "Color Glory" and "Karin" at our local Wal-mart on a half price s...Read More

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes 34". Sport of H. seiboldiana Elegans.

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