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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: 10-18 in. tall (medium)
Plant Spread: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Ovate, cupped, twisted, dull, thick. Streaked with medium green and blue-green, golden yellow. Color changes to creamy white and dark green by mid summer. Slug resistant.
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-01
This is a plant I've had for quite awhile. Over time it had almos
Location: in my garden in Del Norte county, Ca. amongst the Redwoods
Date: 2021-06-21
Location: In my garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8b
Date: 2012-06-02
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-11
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Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-03

Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
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Date: 2012-06-01
Uploaded by Christine27360
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-27
H. 'Ice Age Trail' bloom
Location: Kalama, Wa
Date: 2011-10-08
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Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Ice Age Trail'
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Ice Age Trail' leaf

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