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Hosta 'Kabitan'

Hostasieboldii

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Species

sieboldii (see-BOLD-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

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

Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Lance

Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Burlington, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Leesburg, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Buffalo, West Virginia

Augusta, Wisconsin

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ktiff

east of Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | September 2003 | neutral

My Kabitan is over 10 years old, at present it measures nearly 2'x2' and stands over 1 foot high, and I have given away many "pieces" of ...Read More

smiln32

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

Neat, neat hosta. Grows fairly quickly and is easily divided. Slugs and bugs seem to like it a bit, though.

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