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
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Dayton, TN
Date: 2013-07-28
This plant is grown in full shade
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, ON, Canada
Date: 2014-06-05
Photo by robertduval14

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Homestead Farms Nursery. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
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Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Garden Perennials. Used with Permission.
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Untitled by TennesseeDave Jul 28, 2013 5:11 PM 0

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