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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: 2-4 inches (mini)
Plant Spread: 6-9 inches (15-22 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Pure white, medium green, stable variegated margin, heavily rippled, dull, moderately twisted and lance shape.
Flower Color: Other: Pale purple tubular shape.
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
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2015-06-21
An update on this plant. It was moved autumn 2014 to a new locati
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-03
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2007-08-15
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