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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: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 30-36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Heart shaped chartreuse leaves with variable white margins, mostly narrow.
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Purple striped flowers.
Flower Time: Summer
Other: Blooms in mid-summer on 26" scapes.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: not viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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  • Hosta

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Date: 2012-04-28
Location: Van der Veer Botanical Garden  Davenport, Iowa
Date: 2012-07-01

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 Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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Comments:
  • Posted by virginiarose (Virginia - Zone 8a) on Dec 25, 2012 6:27 PM concerning plant:
    A 'Tiara Series' Hosta. Sport of H. 'Golden Tiara' with gold coloration like that of H. 'Golden Scepter' but ribboned with a white border.

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