Hosta 'Wolverine'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Folded
Wavy
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
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
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
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Seed Collecting
Light Green
Medium Green
Fruit Shape
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Pale Yellow
Yellow
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1" - 1 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid/Late
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Tubular
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
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:

Blakely, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Greentown, Indiana

Topeka, Kansas

Eden, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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G
(Zone 8b) | March 2022 | positive

Have had it in almost total shade for years in zone 8b. It dies back completely over winter & then bursts back out, seemingly overnight,...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | May 2021 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Wolverine is potted and lives in a covered patio.

UPDATE 4/23: it didn’t get the b...Read More

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Flower Mound, TX | July 2013 | negative

I originally loved the look of this hosta and the nice contrast it gave to the rest of the shade garden, but I've had time to watch this ...Read More

C
(Zone 5b) | July 2004 | positive

Beautiful blend of variegated blues and greens

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