Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Allegan Emperor
Hybridized by Peter Ruh (H. Deshane, originator); Year of Registration or Introduction: 2000
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Plant Size (check one):
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
Growing Habit:
Upright
Growth Rate:
Medium
Leaf Shape:
Broadly Ovate
Leaf Appearance:
Unknown - Tell us
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Moderately
Leaf Texture (top):
Very Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Dull
Leaf Substance:
1 (Thick)
Leaf Color:
Medium Blue-Green
Color of Leaf Margin:
Medium Blue-Green
Number of Vein Pairs:
12 to 15
Appearance of Margin:
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width:
No margin
Bloom Time:
Mid/Late
Flower Shape:
Tubular
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Does it set seed?:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Medium Lavender
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