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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: 32 inches
Plant Spread: 80 inches wide. (extremely large)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Chartreuse early, turning to bright gold by mid-summer. Broadly ovate, corrugated, Good substance and slightly rippled margin. Slug resistant.
Flower Color: Other: Soft lavender flowers.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
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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