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Hosta 'El Capitan'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Height

Corrugated

Spacing

Moderately

Sun Exposure

Dull

Slightly Shiny

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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

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

Ovate

Seed Collecting

Dark Green

Fruit Shape

Yellow

Fruit Size

2 (Good)

Fruit Colors

12 to 15

Growing Habit

Slightly Rippled

Days to Maturity

1/2" - 1"

Seed Type

Mid/Late

Usage

Medium Lavender

Disease Resistance

Bell

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

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?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A very nice, fairly quickly growing hosta with nice color. Blooms June-July in my garden.

gregr18

Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2005 | neutral

Cultivated by Eleanor and William Lachman, 1987. Its pod parent is H. Beatrice.

jody

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

Flowers are lavender on 35"-40" scapes.

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