Hosta 'Liberty'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Upright
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Somers, Connecticut

Dover, Delaware

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Sioux City, Iowa

Topeka, Kansas

Accokeek, Maryland

Waldorf, Maryland

Royal Oak, Michigan

Andover, Minnesota

Excelsior, Minnesota

Bedford, New Hampshire

Kingston, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Schenectady, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Lakeville, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dover, DE | April 2018 | positive

8 years ago I planted Liberty and Sagae side by side. Parent and child. Both are incredibly impressive. Sagae is quite a bit larger no...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | positive

One of my favorite hostas---big, statuesque, and showy. This is a sport of Hosta 'Sagae' with much wider margins. The variegation begins ...Read More

M
Andover, MN | August 2012 | positive

I have many hostas (over 100) and other shade plants in my garden and Lilberty is one of my absolute favorites. It is gorgeous. Minneso...Read More

M
Accokeek, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2011 | positive

Liberty Hostas have been a great performer. They're a little pricey but well worth it. They really standout in the garden. Our little tri...Read More

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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | February 2009 | neutral

Plant Patent #12531 - Expiry Date: 11/17/2019

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