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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: 19 inches
Plant Spread: 32-36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Slug Resistant, Medium green leaf with a creamy white margin.
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Viable Seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: zone 6a
Date: 2016-05-22

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

Date: 2013-06-26

Date: 2013-06-26
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