Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
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)
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Nearly Round
Regional

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

Paradise, California

Brookfield, Connecticut

Somers, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia(2 reports)

Aurora, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Ravenna, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
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Brookfield, CT | June 2011 | positive

Planted Olive two or three years ago in Brookfield CT -- it is a beautiful, large hosta. Unbothered by a few hours of the dreaded aftern...Read More

K
Ravenna, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2010 | positive

Just planted one this year, so I can't comment much yet. So far it's gorgeous though! Small right now, but I'm looking forward to seeing ...Read More

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LD2
Minneapolis, MN | May 2010 | positive

Beautiful Large hosta. Have it growing by the pond where gets sun in morning and is moist most of the time - love it!
It has been...Read More

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