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Hosta 'Risky Business'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Bloom Time

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Other Details

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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

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Leaf Texture (top)

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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

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Appearance of Margin

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Flower Fragrance

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Patent Information

Foliage Color

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

Broadly Ovate

Regional

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

Mentone, Alabama

Marietta, Georgia

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Pontiac, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Glouster, Ohio

Red Rock, Ontario

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Lexington, Virginia

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sj7

Marlborough, MA | August 2020 | positive

I have 2 of these, and I find I’ve grown to love them even more than some of my flashier variegated Hostas. They’re very neat and rel...Read More

rcn48

Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | positive

'Risky Business' has been an extremely vigorous Hosta for us, tripled in size after 2 years. Nice clean foliage with excellent contrast ...Read Moreof rich green and white variegation.

jody

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

Leaf size: 7" long, 5.5" wide. Flower scapes 27". Sport of H. Striptease. H. Hansen/T. Avent 2002.

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