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Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Height

Corrugated

Spacing

Lightly

Sun Exposure

Slightly Shiny

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

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USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Shape

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Color

Unknown - Tell us

Color of Leaf Margin

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Substance

Unknown - Tell us

Number of Vein Pairs

Perennials

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Ovate

Seed Collecting

Dark Green

Fruit Shape

Golden Yellow

Fruit Size

2 (Good)

Fruit Colors

16 to 18

Growing Habit

Slightly Rippled

Days to Maturity

1/8" - 1/4"

Seed Type

Mid/Late

Usage

Pale Lavender

Disease Resistance

Tubular

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Non-patented

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

If I could get the deer to quit eating it, this hosta would probably do a lot better. Why those silly animals eat this one more than the...Read More

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2004 | neutral

Leaf size: 12" long, 6" wide. Flower scapes 35". Semi Upright growth habbit. Sport of H. Sun Power, T. Avent 1998.

Greenwood

Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

This plant is a large mound of green centered gold margin foliage. Makes an excellent background plant.

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