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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: 18-24in. (45-60cm)
Plant Spread: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Broadly ovate, cupped, thick, Deeply corrugated leaves emerge chartreuse and turn pale gold, and have good substance, Slug resistant and Sun tolerant.
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Seed is viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Photo by Hamwild
Location: Barnes Arboretum, Merion, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2018-06-09

Date: 2018-04-12
Newly purchased/planted (Spring 2018)

Date: 2019-03-25

Date: 2013-05-09
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: Pembroke, GA
Date: 2014-01-23
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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