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Hosta 'Island Charm'

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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

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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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

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)

Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Ovate

Regional

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

Oxford, Connecticut

Hampton, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Detroit, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Coshocton, Ohio

Lexington, Virginia

Owen, Wisconsin

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RosemaryK

Lexington, MA (Zone 6a) | October 2014 | positive

I am planting some to create contrast with a dwarf Norway Spruce.

Gindee77

Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This hosta adds a bright note to the shade garden. It's lime green leaves are a great companion to darker colored hostas.

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2005 | neutral

Flower scapes 18". Sport of H. Flamboyant, Rasmssen/Malloy 1997.

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