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Hosta 'Aspen Gold'

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Family

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

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Bloom Time

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Height

Cupped

Corrugated

Spacing

Lightly

Deeply

Sun Exposure

Glaucous Bloom

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

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Foliage

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Class

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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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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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

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Slow

Where to Grow

Ovate

Nearly Round

Seed Collecting

Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Yellow

Golden Yellow

Fruit Shape

No margin

Fruit Size

1 (Thick)

Fruit Colors

16 to 18

Growing Habit

Flat/Nearly Flat

Days to Maturity

No margin

Seed Type

Early/Mid

Mid

Usage

Near White

Disease Resistance

Funnel

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

Non-patented

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Days to Maturity

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

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

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

New Richmond, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2

positives

1

neutral

0

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2004 | positive

Slug resistant, thick substance is outstanding. Really stands out in small groups of hostas.

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streaker71

New Richmond, WI | September 2003 | positive

A golden tokudama. there fore , a little more slow growing than most. Very good substance and corrugation of the foliage. A real stand ou...Read Moret in the shaded landscape.

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jody

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

Flower scapes 16"-24".

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