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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 10-18 in. tall (medium)
Plant Spread: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: 'Vulcan' is a vigorous, white-centered sport of 'Captain Kirk.' Excellent growth rate and light colored center that does not melt out.
Flower Color: Other: Pale lavender, Tubular shape.
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: It does not set seed.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: April 24, 2023
Location: Barnes Arboretum, Merion, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2018-06-09
Location: Milford, New Hampshire
Date: 2022-06-16
photo by: Rob Duval
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date: 2017-06-18
Location: Pembroke, MA
Date: 8/9/2014
Hosta Vulcan

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