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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: 42 in.
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Nearly round, Cupped, Corrugated.
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
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: Indiana
Date: May
Hosta 'Band of Gold'
Location: Montréal Botanical Garden
Date: 2012-05-27
Likely the same plant as above, but in May. Note the margins are
Location: Montréal Botanical Garden
Date: 2011-07-13
'Band of Gold'

Date: 2012-06-04

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Southeast Virginia, Zone 8
Date: APRIL
Green Mountain Hosta Nursery
Uploaded by Paul2032
Uploaded by Paul2032

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