Hosta 'Northern Exposure'

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
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
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Somers, Connecticut

Marietta, Georgia

Clermont, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan

Ithaca, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio

Newport, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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K
Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2016 | neutral

synonym Leprechaun's Loot (TM) plantain lily
Hosta sieboldiana 'Northern Exposure'

L
Clermont, IA | June 2013 | positive

I've had this large beautiful & showy heavily corrugated blue-green centered w/white margin for 4 yrs. It is such a stand out, being a f...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

A wonderful hosta! I purchased a small hosta of this cultivar in a 6" pot in 1999 and planted it on the north side of my house next to m...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

I really love this hosta, just bought it in 2003, nice blooms in 2004. I thought I'd start a hosta bed on the east side of my house, but...Read More

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

Flower scapes 30". Sport of H. Elegans

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