Hosta 'Liberty'

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
Twisted
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Glaucous Bloom
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
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
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
Upright
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Shape
Golden Yellow
Fruit Size
2 (Good)
Fruit Colors
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
2" - 2 1/2"
Seed Type
Early/Mid
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Tubular
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
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
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
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:

Somers, Connecticut

Dover, Delaware

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Sioux City, Iowa

Topeka, Kansas

Accokeek, Maryland

Waldorf, Maryland

Royal Oak, Michigan

Andover, Minnesota

Excelsior, Minnesota

Bedford, New Hampshire

Kingston, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Schenectady, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Lakeville, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dover, DE | April 2018 | positive

8 years ago I planted Liberty and Sagae side by side. Parent and child. Both are incredibly impressive. Sagae is quite a bit larger no...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | positive

One of my favorite hostas---big, statuesque, and showy. This is a sport of Hosta 'Sagae' with much wider margins. The variegation begins ...Read More

M
Andover, MN | August 2012 | positive

I have many hostas (over 100) and other shade plants in my garden and Lilberty is one of my absolute favorites. It is gorgeous. Minneso...Read More

M
Accokeek, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2011 | positive

Liberty Hostas have been a great performer. They're a little pricey but well worth it. They really standout in the garden. Our little tri...Read More

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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | February 2009 | neutral

Plant Patent #12531 - Expiry Date: 11/17/2019

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