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
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hosta
Also sold as:
  • Shiro Kabitan
  • Silver Kabitan

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Location: Beautiful Tennessee 
Date: April 11, 2014
love the mini hosta
Location: Shade garden
Date: June 14, 2014
Comments:
  • Posted by chickhill (Tennessee - Zone 7a) on Apr 12, 2014 8:06 AM concerning plant:
    very slow growing in my 7a with morning sun/eve. shade


    Does the name need to be changed?
    www.plantsgalore.com/hostas/cultivars/S/Hosta_Shiro_Kabitan.htm
    Can post their info for information.

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