Hosta 'Stained Glass'

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
Height
Wavy
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Dull
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Heart-shaped
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Golden Yellow
Fruit Shape
Medium Green
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
Seed Type
Mid/Late
Usage
Near White
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
Slightly Fragrant
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Mentone, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Iowa City, Iowa(2 reports)

Sioux Center, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Greene, New York

Southold, New York

Woodstock, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Albany, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, South Carolina

Flower Mound, Texas

Houston, Texas

Irving, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

South Hill, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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V
(Zone 8a) | April 2016 | neutral

Per Plant Delights, this is one of the few hostas that does well in warmer zones. We shall see....I have not been successful at growing ...Read More

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Flower Mound, TX | July 2013 | positive

I have had Guacamole in my shade yard for a few years, and I love it, but when I saw this sport of Guacamole I wanted to try it. I order...Read More

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LD2
Minneapolis, MN | May 2010 | positive

It grows beautifully under my spruce trees. I was told by the nursery that it is a sport of Guacomole.

M
Blaine, MN (Zone 4b) | August 2009 | positive

No slugs on this so far and has gotten it's first bloom and it is large white and fragrant love it. Only second year...

C
Albany, OR | August 2008 | positive

This plant is extremely easy to divide, even during the middle of the growing season here in Albany, OR (August). Small clumps, when brok...Read More

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | positive

Finally it has rewarded me with a bloom. I moved it this year to a sunnier location and it's much happier though it did suffer some early...Read More

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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | January 2006 | positive

We've grown this plant for several years and although we have alot of favorites, 'Stained Glass' is at the top of the list. Bright varieg...Read More

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