Hosta 'Sparky'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
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)
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
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Columbus, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Godfrey, IL (Zone 6a) | April 2003 | positive

Its me Beckykay and I just love this hosta. Strong plant I have moved this plant to three home sites. Dividing is very easy and have ev...Read More

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| April 2003 | positive

I planted a few small plants that my sister gave me from her yard last spring under a pine tree and they sat there all summer. Then wild ...Read More

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L
| April 2003 | positive

I really like this one, has increased rapidly in my garden

B
B
(Zone 6b) | October 2002 | negative

dead last winter, out of my collection

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