Hosta 'Allan P. McConnell'

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
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
Medium Purple
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
Perennials
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
Ovate
Nearly Round
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Springboro, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2007 | positive

This little hosta spreads by underground shoots as well as by division, so it works as a groundcover and will fill in an area for you.

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2005 | positive

Fast grower. Easy to divide. Makes a good edger.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 19". McConnell/Seaver 1980.

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

Seems to be a quick grower here and divides easily. Transplants easily, too. Grows into nice mounds and tolerate light sun here in zone 8.

D
D
(Zone 5b) | July 2002 | positive

I have this hosta 3 years now and have given away divisions twice. It rebounds nicely and blooms well. Mine is growing in light shade, an...Read More

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