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Hosta 'Ginsu Knife'

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Height

Twisted

Wavy

Spacing

Moderately

Intensely

Sun Exposure

Slightly Shiny

Danger

Slightly Shiny

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)

Unknown - Tell us

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

Upright

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

Lance

Elliptic

Seed Collecting

Medium Green

Fruit Shape

Creamy White

Fruit Size

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Colors

Fewer than 9

Growing Habit

Heavily Rippled

Serrated

Days to Maturity

1/4" - 1/2"

Seed Type

Mid

Usage

Pure White

Disease Resistance

Tubular

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

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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jody

MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | June 2004 | neutral

Flower scapes 32"-34". H. Iron Gate Supreme xH. Green Fountain, R. Solberg 2002.

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