Hosta 'Twilight'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Folded
Spacing
Moderately
Deeply
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Dull
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
White/Near White
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
Perennials
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
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Fruit Shape
Creamy White
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
1" - 1 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Pale Lavender
Medium Lavender
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Patented
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?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Brookfield, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Tecumseh, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan

Fountain, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Chantilly, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Urbanna, Virginia

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A nice, compact hosta. Blooms in July in my garden.

S
White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | February 2009 | neutral

Plant Patent #14040 - Expiry Date: 10/14/2017

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

Nice hosta. Slow grower. Nice colors

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S
| September 2003 | positive

I have had two of this variety since summer 2002. One of my 'Twilight' plants has given me seeds. It was my first hosta to put out seed...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2003 | positive

This is such a sweet, pretty hosta. It has dark green leaves edged with a very wide light yellow margin. Reported to possibly be a tetra...Read More

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