Hosta 'On Stage'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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
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)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

South China, Maine

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Portsmouth, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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V
Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | positive

Beautiful hosta that was slow getting started but definitely worth waiting for.

J
Apple Valley, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | positive

On Stage creates a bright splash of yellow in a shady garden - a real eye-catcher. However, it is among the last of the hosta to emerge i...Read More

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | September 2006 | positive

Haven't had it very long, but so far I like it. Am looking forward to seeing it grow. I believe it is the same Hosta as Choko Nishiki.

K
Machesney Park, IL | August 2005 | positive

Sport of Montana M. Fuji

B
B
(Zone 6b) | October 2002 | positive

extremly colourfull in light shadow

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