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Hosta 'Cheatin Heart'

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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

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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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

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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

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Dwarf (leaf < 2.0 square inches, plant < 4” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Ovate

Regional

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

Montgomery, Alabama

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Underwood, Minnesota

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Dayton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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sanannie

White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | December 2008 | neutral

Gosh, the slugs seem to go for this one in my garden. Perhaps I should place it in an elevated pot.

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes 7"-10". Zumbar 1995

smiln32

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

Beautiful lime green leaves...gets even lighter with more sun. Easy to divide, too.

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