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Hosta 'Pandora's Box'

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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

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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

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

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Elliptic

Regional

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

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Springville, Iowa

Silver Spring, Maryland

Middleton, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(3 reports)

Omaha, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Bethel, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

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Prunerman

Middleton, MA | July 2012 | positive

Cutest little thing in my rock garden, BUT bugs are eating it up! I would like to transplant it to a better location in order to protect ...Read More

Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | January 2008 | positive

This is a slow spreading variety in my minature woodland rock garden. It is very lovely and noticeable and work well with some other dwar...Read More

Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

This hosta is so adorable! It reminds me of baby bunny ears. You don't have to be a hosta lover to love this one.

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

On the AHS's list of most popular miniatures for 2003.

bryanvac

Minneapolis, MN | May 2003 | positive

Too cute for words! This tiny hosta is a must have. It produces a nice flower stock for it's size too. Just 8-10 inches across, the le...Read Moreave color still creates attention.

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