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: 10-18 in. tall (medium)
Plant Spread: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Ovate, cupped, twisted, folded, Medium blue-green. Upright.
Flower Color: Other: Near white to pale lavender, bell shaped flower.
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
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

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  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-21
Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Date: 2022-07-25
Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Date: 2022-07-25
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-27
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2015-06-21
An update on this plant.
Location: My Garden in Kalama, Wa.
Date: 2014-05-22
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2014-07-01
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2019-06-06

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: KALAMA WA 
Date: 2016-05-25
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2012-05-29
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2013-07-17
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2013-07-17
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-11
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-21
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2011-08-27
'Restless Sea'
Location: KALAMA WA
Date: 2021-04-29
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2011-08-27
H. 'Restless Sea'
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Restless Sea' leaf showing sawtooth edge.
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Restless Sea'
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
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Comments:
  • Posted by ViolaAnn (Ottawa, ON Canada - Zone 5a) on Jun 24, 2012 7:54 PM concerning plant:
    Backs of leaves are white which can be seen in a breeze, giving the effect of moving water. Leaves have a sawtooth edge.

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