Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
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
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Decatur, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Hobart, Indiana

Solsberry, Indiana

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Omaha, Nebraska

Fanwood, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Norman, Oklahoma

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Flint, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
C
Norman, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2013 | positive

Fast grower for a hosta. Leaves are a pretty variegated shape. Seems to be hardier than most hostas. Love it

C
Fanwood, NJ | August 2007 | positive

Wow. I was shocked at how fragrant the flowers are (and the flowers are substantial). Love it!

B
B
Hobart, IN (Zone 5a) | April 2004 | positive

While a little on the plain side, this hosta is one of the most vigorous in my garden, it's one of my favorites.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2002 | positive

Gorgeous, huge leaves. Doesn't require a lot of water compared to other hostas, either.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2002 | neutral

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