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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: 28 in. tall
Plant Spread: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Leaves are wide but elongated, lightly corrugated and wavy, chartreuse turning bright yellow in the center with a streaky, medium green to dark green margin. Upright and sun tolerant.
Flower Color: Other: Pale lavender, Tubular shape.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
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
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Hosta

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