Hosta 'Abiqua Elephant Ears'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
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
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Richmond, California

Fort Stewart, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Spring Lake, Michigan

Osage Beach, Missouri

Brookeland, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Durham, ME (Zone 4b) | September 2004 | positive

Was given a split of this plant fall of 2002. Spring of 2003 it started late but grew to about 30" tall with huge leaves. It set a nice f...Read More

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

Flower scapes 40"-46" high. W. West/C. Purtymun 1999.

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