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Hosta 'Ground Sulphur'

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

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

Other details

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)

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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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

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Slow

Where to Grow

Elliptic

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bonifay, Florida

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Owen, Wisconsin

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eclecticLC

Oskaloosa, IA | June 2009 | positive

Wonderful minitaure hosta. I have found it to be rather slow growing, but that is perfect as I have it in a confined space with other mi...Read More

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2005 | neutral

Multiplies rapidly. Flower scapes 18". O'Harra 1986.

Greenwood

Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | neutral

This is a small hosta that is slow growing its leaves seems to glow in late evening.

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