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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: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Dark green leaves with a white streak down the center that is irregularly streaked into the green. Petioles have a slight rosy color, some rippling of margins. Best in morning sun. Reddish seed pods. Sun tolerant.
Flower Color: Other: Lavender.
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
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2015-06-21
update on this plant
Location: Riverview, Robson, B.C.
Date: 2008-08-02
 6:12 pm. That beautiful red stem!  The slugs liked this Hosta th
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2013-08-10
'Cherry Berry' showing the red seed pods which gave it its name.
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date: 2017-06-07
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2010-08-30
H. 'Cherry Berry' - red seed pods that gave it the name 'Cherry B
Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Date: 2011-06-10
Location: Breezy Knees garden, York, UK
Date: 2020-06-20
Location: Oregon
Date: summer 2010

Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Cherry Berry' leaf
Uploaded by Paul2032
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2007-08-14
H. 'Cherry Berry'

Date: 2012-06-22

Date: 2013-08-08

Date: 2013-08-08
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-08-24

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic

Date: 2012-07-13

Date: 2014-03-26

Date: 2013-06-13

Date: 2012-05-16
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