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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: 4-6 in. tall (mini)
Plant Spread: 8-10 inches wide.
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Ovate, Wavy, Dull, Emerges med. green then turns dark green with an irregular, gold edge.
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Pale purple tubular shape.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: July 2005
H. 'Hope'
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-03

Photo Courtesy of Daylilies by the Pond. Used with Permission.
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2008-05-19
'Hope'
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