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Hosta 'Gold Edger'

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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)

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

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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

Medium

Where to Grow

Heart-shaped

Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Carmel, Indiana

Lexington, Massachusetts

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Birchwood, Wisconsin

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anelson

Birchwood, WI (Zone 3b) | September 2014 | positive

This has been a good plant for me. Very tidy growth habit. Reminds me a bit of Blue Cadet in its habit (closely set leaves) but with a ...Read More

jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | March 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes 14". Aden 1978.

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