Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Slow
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Oxford, Connecticut

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2004 | neutral

Heart shaped leaves, 18" flower scapes. Sport of H. Gold Drop. P. Ruh 1990.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Not the fastest growing hosta around, but continually puts out new eyes throughout the growing season. Eyes can easily be separated from...Read More

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