General Plant Information (Edit)
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: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Hosta bed behind garages
Date: 2011-07-04
Lakeside Butter Ball

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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