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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: 18-28 in.tall-Large (leaf 81-144 sq.in.)
Plant Spread: 4-6 ft.
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Ed Burton, NE Wisconsin
Date: 2007-05-31

Date: 2015-06-22

Date: 2015-06-22
Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2010-06-16
Location: My house in Portsmouth.
Date: 2012-06-02

Date: 2013-07-02

Date: 2013-07-02

Date: 2013-07-02

Date: 2013-07-02

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

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2014-05-14
Uploaded by Christine27360

Date: 2015-06-22
Location: South side of house.
Date: Summer/2011
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desiccation burn by ViolaAnn May 26, 2016 9:11 PM 2

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