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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
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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Photo by Paul2032
Location: Hornbaker's Gardens, Princeton, IL
Date: 2015-09-12

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: Minnesota
Date: 2012-05-28
Hosta Deep Blue Sea
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  • Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Oct 22, 2015 12:53 PM concerning plant:
    The dark blue-green leaves of this hosta are textured, glossy, and look almost waxy. They really stood out in a mass planting on a hillside.

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