Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
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
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Regional

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

Royal Oak, Michigan

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Leaves are 5-3/4" long by 2-1/2"wide. Green margined with a mottled green-chatreuse-yellow center, shiny top and underside surfaces. Flow...Read More

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

Flower scapes 14". Known to get larger than listed size.

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