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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: 6-10 in. tall (small)
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Ovate, wavy, slightly shiny, white leaves and a blue margin. Slug resistant.
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Seed is viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Chelsea Flower show. UK
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: Wisconsin zone 5a
Date: 2019-06-29
Mouse Trap
Location: Harrogate Flower Show
Date: 2019-04-26
Uploaded by Paul2032

Date: 2012-08-13
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-06-22
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-06-21
Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2012-04-07
A young plant
Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2012-04-07
A young plant

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