Hosta 'Summer Music'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
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
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Regional

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

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Tracy, Iowa

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Lexington, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
4
neutrals
0
negative
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C
Tracy, IA (Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

Planted this hosta 5 years ago. It was a fairly small pot when I planted it and now it is easily 4 foot across and about 24 inches tall ...Read More

M
Blaine, MN (Zone 4b) | August 2009 | neutral

Love the color of this Hosta and this is just my second year so the only comment I can make is it is liked by slugs more so than the rest...Read More

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | neutral

Have had it since summer 2005 and find its growth rate VERY slow. May move it to a location with more light once I complete a new garden....Read More

G
Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2006 | positive

This is a beautiful hosta, one of my favorites. It is also one of the most difficult hostas I know of to take care of because slugs will...Read More

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

Klehm 1998 - H. 'Shademaster' sport.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2002 | neutral

Flowers are pale lavender on 24" scapes.

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