Name of Hybridizer: | V. Santa Lucia |
Year of Registration: | 1989 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 20 inches tall |
Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: This upright growing hosta has blue-green to green leaves with a variable width, chartreuse to creamy yellow margin. Sun tolerant and Slug resistant. Needs morning sun for bright gold margin. |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Many dense, light purple, bell shaped flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: This hosta tries to revert, so remove gold divisions and keep the variegated leaves. |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: Named after one of the founding members of the American Hosta Society. |
Parentage: | sport of: Gold Regal |
Eleven | On May 25, 2012 | Obtained plant Received from Hallson's |
srinehart | On September 14, 2017 | Obtained plant Green Mountain Hostas - $14.00 |
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