Hosta 'First Frost'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

South Berwick, Maine

Revere, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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P
Lynnwood, WA | May 2017 | positive

This hosta can be captivating! I first saw it at a garden store but didn't buy it. However, I could not get it off my mind, and went back...Read More

J
Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | May 2014 | positive

The photos here don't really do this plant justice. It's got great blue color with a nice yellow margin. Seems to be moderate-slow grow...Read More

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LD2
Minneapolis, MN | August 2010 | neutral

I just bought this hosta so don't know much about it yet. I do know that it was 2010 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Assn.

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

Margin starts yellow then turns white. Flower scapes 22"-28". Sport of H. Halcyon, P. Scolnik/R. Solberg 2002.

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