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Hosta 'Baby Bunting'

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Height

Flat

Spacing

Moderately

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Glaucous Bloom

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

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

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

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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

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

Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Nearly Round

Seed Collecting

Dark Green

Slightly Blue-Green

Fruit Shape

No margin

Fruit Size

3 (Average)

Fruit Colors

Fewer than 9

Growing Habit

Flat/Nearly Flat

Days to Maturity

No margin

Seed Type

Early/Mid

Usage

Deep Purple

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

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

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

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A cute little hosta, grows fairly quickly. Blooms in August in my garden.

Sassy_Pumpkins

(Zone 9b) | June 2006 | positive

This has got to be one of the sweetest most adorable miniature Hostas I have ever grown. I love the tiny blue leaves and the flowers are ...Read More

smiln32

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

This little one is SO cute. The leaf center color is blue and the appearance is heavy texture. It only gets about 10" tall and 15" wide.

jody

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

Flower scapes 19"

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