General Plant Information (Edit)
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: 13 inches
Plant Spread: 34 inches wide
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Nearly round, cupped folded corrugated thick intensely silver-blue.
Flower Color: Other: Pale Lavender Bell shaped flower.
Flower Time: Summer
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
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Date: 2016-10-08
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Date: 2012-05-25

Date: 2016-07-17
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