Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Wavy
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Very Shiny
Danger
Slightly Shiny
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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)
Seed Collecting
Light 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)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Fruit Shape
Medium Green
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
No margin
Seed Type
Mid/Late
Usage
Pure White
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
Slightly Fragrant
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is not viable
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
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
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Malvern, Arkansas

Oxford, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Albany, Georgia

Barnesville, Georgia

Cleveland, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Northbrook, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Dubuque, Iowa

Inwood, Iowa

Mechanicsville, Iowa

Clay Center, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Henderson, Kentucky

Baker, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Sumner, Maine

Easton, Maryland

Adrian, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

South Lyon, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Andover, Minnesota

Braham, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Joplin, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Lothair, Montana

Murray, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Rindge, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Freehold, New Jersey

Greene, New York

Suffern, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dublin, Ohio

Mill City, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Middleton, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Colmesneil, Texas

Magna, Utah

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Olympia, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin(2 reports)

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
3
neutrals
0
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | neutral

This is one of the most popular of hosta cultivars. It is often referred to as if it were a cultivar of the August lily (H. plantaginea),...Read More

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Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | August 2012 | positive

This one tolerates morning and evening sun and heat well without the leaves frying. Stays green too. Only thing that bothers it is wind...Read More

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South Lyon, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2009 | positive

I really love this variant - the mature specimen is truly spectacular. Mine is a 3 foot tall, 5 foot wide mound of bright green leaves th...Read More

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Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2008 | positive

This is one hosta I'll never be without. I've been growing 'Royal' for years and has survived our droughts. I have no slugs or snail pro...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | neutral

a.k.a. Hosta plantaginea 'Royal Standard'

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Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

Looking beautiful this summer!

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(Zone 8a) | July 2005 | neutral

My snails seem to adore this plant, even though it's growing in a container. Will see if it manages to get going or if they kill it completely..

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Orlando, FL | April 2004 | positive

I have been growing Royal Standard Hostas in the full (northern exposure) sun and partial shade for over 10 years in Florida, first in Le...Read More

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Dunnellon, FL (Zone 8b) | August 2002 | positive

ROYAL STANDARD is one of very few Hostas that can be grown in Zone 8b Florida. Here, it makes two flushes of bloom, with the second...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | positive

Very fast growing, and produces a large number of fragrant flowers. Mine tolerates a couple hours of direct morning sun and looks great. ...Read More

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

Beautiful foliage...shiny green leaves. Transplants well and slugs/bugs aren't especially attracted to it.

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

Royal Standard is a fast growing hosta that can take some sun and has attractive foliage. The plant in the pix shows some sport leaf and ...Read More

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