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Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

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Family

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

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

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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)

Seed Collecting

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

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Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

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

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

Ovate

Regional

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

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba

Royal Oak, Michigan

Kansas City, Missouri

Annandale, New Jersey

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lexington, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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kentstar

Ravenna, OH (Zone 5b) | May 2012 | positive

Gorgeous hosta! Large leaves and very slug resistant!

handhelpers

Coopersburg, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2006 | positive

one of my favorite hostas for looking good all season long

jody

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

Kirk Brill 1999, sport of H. Gold Standard.

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