Hosta 'So Sweet'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
Partial to Full 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)
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Bonifay, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Logansport, Indiana

Newburgh, Indiana

New Ulm, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Winona, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Seymour, Tennessee

Union City, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

This Hosta is nice looking, easy to grow, and has lovely fragrant flowers....what more could you ask?? Just a wonderful little Hosta!

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

P. Aden - IRA/1985. Hosta of the Year 1996. Sun tolerant and fragrant flowers.

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

The mound of white margined foliage, does not become as large as other flowered white margined hosta but does well in nursery containers.

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