Hosta 'Knockout'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
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
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Dacula, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Reading, Massachusetts

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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S
Reading, MA | July 2007 | positive

I have been growing Knockout for about six years. I have many divisions made from my original plant. They grow very quickly, have tons ...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Zilis claims this cultivar is afflicted with marginal tearing, perhaps even worse than 'Brim Cup'.

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

Flower scapes 12". Aden 1986.

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