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Hosta 'Albo Picta'

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Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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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

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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

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Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

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Regional

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

Bonifay, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Nilwood, Illinois

Wichita, Kansas

New Ulm, Minnesota

Medora, North Dakota

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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streaker71

New Richmond, WI | September 2003 | positive

A spectacular plant of the Fortunei group. Amazing spring coloration. A viridescent hosta that will be all green by early july here in th...Read More

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

Absolutely the best looking hosta I have in the ground. Grows VERY quickly and has a wonderful mounding shape to it. Also, it's very ea...Read Moresy to separate.

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