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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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  • Hosta

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Date: c. 1839
illustration by Miss Drake from 'Edwards's Botanical Register', 1
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Photo by KENPEI

Photo Courtesy of Busse Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Photo by KENPEI

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