Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Species: pycnophylla
Plant Size (check one):
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
Growing Habit:
Mound-like
Growth Rate:
Medium
Leaf Shape:
Elliptic
Leaf Appearance:
Cupped
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Moderately
Leaf Texture (top):
Slightly Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Dull
Leaf Substance:
2 (Good)
Leaf Color:
Light Green
Yellow
Color of Leaf Margin:
Medium Green
Number of Vein Pairs:
Fewer than 9
Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat
Margin Width:
1/32" - 1/16"
Bloom Time:
Mid
Flower Shape:
Bell
Flower Fragrance:
Slightly Fragrant
Does it set seed?:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Near White
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