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Hosta 'Elvis Lives'

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Family

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

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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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

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Fast

Where to Grow

Ovate

Regional

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

Bonifay, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Godfrey, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Penhook, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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sanannie

White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | December 2008 | positive

Nice graceful fountain shape and tapered leaves. Fast grower. Blue leaf colour fades to green by about mid-July here.

jody

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

Flowers are lavender on 28"-30" scapes.

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