Hosta
Hosta 'El Capitan'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: El Capitan
Hybridized by Lachman 1987

Spacing
Moderately

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
Dull
Slightly Shiny

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
Dark Green
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)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Height
Corrugated

Danger
Glaucous Bloom

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors
12 to 15

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type
No fragrance

Foliage

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Category

Growth Habit

Class

Bloom Shape

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Group

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Color

Section

Pruning

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Leaf Texture

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification