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Hosta 'Bottom Line'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Bottom Line
Hybridized by Winterberry Farms, J. Anderson; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2003

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Giant (leaf >144 square inches; plant >28” tall)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Growing Habit:
Mound-like

Growth Rate:
Slow
Medium

Leaf Shape:
Broadly Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Cupped
Corrugated
Flat

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly
Moderately

Leaf Texture (top):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Glaucous Bloom

Leaf Substance:
2 (Good)

Leaf Color:
Medium Green

Color of Leaf Margin:
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Golden Yellow

Number of Vein Pairs:
12 to 15

Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width:
1/2" - 1"

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Flower Shape:
Bell

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender

By gretaduck
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By ruby42
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By jody
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By Hostanquilts
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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral jody On Oct 14, 2002, jody from MD &, VA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Flower scapes 39". Sport of H. Sum and Substance.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Pittsboro, North Carolina
Glouster, Ohio



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