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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: 14 inches
Plant Spread: 30 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: The foliage is mediovariegated but develops seasonal color changes. The leaf is medium to dark green with a creamy-yellow center in spring which changes to a white-gold by midsummer. It will keep this color if given a few hours of direct sunlight. The lea
Fruit: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Medium Lavender Funnel shaped flowers.
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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Common names
  • Hosta

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Date: 2016-05-14
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