Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Seed Collecting
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
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

, Al Qasim

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Bardstown, Kentucky

Edgewater, Maryland

New Ulm, Minnesota

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

Cleveland, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

New Richmond, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | negative

I had this planted in the ground at coolest place with no sun, just bright light. It fizzled out during third year. This hosta requires a...Read More

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Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

An excellant upright grower, great substance...makes a wonderful specimen. Very affordable.

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | September 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 30"-35". Registered 1978 by Paul Aden.

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