Hosta Species, Swamp Hosta, Plantain Lily

Hostalongissima

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
longissima (lon-JIS-ee-muh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
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
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
Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Lance
Regional

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

Coshocton, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Dense mound of narrow, dark green foliage 13" high by 30" wide. Leaves are 5-3/4" long and 1-1/2" wide; medium green; dull on top surfac...Read More

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

This hosta has flower scapes that reach up to 20" high. It also does well in fairly wet (boggy) conditions.

B
B
(Zone 6b) | September 2002 | positive

fast grower, stolonifer, ground cover

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