Hosta 'Aureomaculata'

Hostaventricosa

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
ventricosa (ven-tre-KO-suh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Seed Collecting
Partial to 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
Upright
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Regional

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

Slidell, Louisiana

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Greene, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Enid, Oklahoma

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2013 | positive

It grows very well in my garden. I divided it this year after a very successful transplant 2 years ago.

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

A natural sport of the species ventricosa.

Although I normally go for thicker substance hostas, this one's spring colours ...Read More

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