Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Flat
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Dull
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Seed Collecting
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Fruit Shape
Medium Blue-Green
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
Seed Type
Mid
Mid/Late
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Bell
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
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
Non-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:

Auburn, Alabama

Enterprise, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Tuskegee, Alabama

Conway, Arkansas

Dell, Arkansas

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Brookfield, Connecticut

Bear, Delaware

Atlanta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Itasca, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Rock Falls, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Schaumburg, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Greenville, Indiana

Westfield, Indiana

Sioux Center, Iowa

South Berwick, Maine

Baltimore, Maryland

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

North Marshfield, Massachusetts

Gladwin, Michigan

Novi, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

New Ulm, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Omaha, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire

Burlington, New Jersey

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Greene, New York

Southold, New York

Woodstock, New York

Cary, North Carolina

Davidson, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Albany, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Springfield, Oregon

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Campobello, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Holladay, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Chandler, Texas

Flint, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Artondale, Washington

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

South Hill, Washington

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
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(Zone 8a) | April 2023 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Will be container grown.

P
Barnstead, NH | June 2018 | positive

With over 50 varieties this is my absolute favorite. If I could have only one variety this would be it. I seldom keep multiple copies of ...Read More

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Conway, AR (Zone 7b) | January 2012 | positive

This is a beautiful, easy to grow hosta, but if you want to see something stunning plant it in a cobalt blue container!

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Springfield, VA | April 2011 | positive

One of the prettiest hosta's and easy to grow.

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Brookfield, CT | July 2008 | positive

A gorgeous, gorgeous hosta - strong growth, but dreamy, impressionistic colors.

Each seems to vary from another. Love the...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | January 2006 | positive

I bought this as a young plant from Bowden Hostas in the UK in Spring 2000, planted in its present spot later that year. It has not look...Read More

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| May 2005 | positive

When most other Hosta Are cut by frost , June is still Okay.

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

This is my first year with this variety, but so far it is doing very well. The color is just lovely.

Hosta of the Year - ...Read More

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