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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: 18-28 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Heart shaped leaves are thick, bright gold, with extra wide blue-green margins.
Flower Color: Other: Pale to Medium Lavender.
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

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Hosta Garten Teltow, Germany
Date: 2022-09-22
Location: Hosta Garten Teltow, Germany
Date: 2022-09-22

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