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Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Fried Green Tomatoes
Hybridized by R. Solberg; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1995

7 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

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

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

Hardiness:
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

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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:
Fast

Leaf Shape:
Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Folded

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Moderately

Leaf Texture (top):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Substance:
1 (Thick)

Leaf Color:
Medium Green
Dark Green

Color of Leaf Margin:
No margin

Number of Vein Pairs:
Fewer than 9

Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width:
No margin

Bloom Time:
Mid/Late

Flower Shape:
Tubular

Flower Fragrance:
Slightly Fragrant
Very Fragrant

Does it set seed?:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Near White

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Profile:

3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive charlenenj On Aug 12, 2007, charlenenj from Fanwood, NJ wrote:

Wow. I was shocked at how fragrant the flowers are (and the flowers are substantial). Love it!

Positive branka On Apr 23, 2004, branka from Hobart, IN
(Zone 5a) wrote:

While a little on the plain side, this hosta is one of the most vigorous in my garden, it's one of my favorites.

Positive smiln32 On Jul 30, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Gorgeous, huge leaves. Doesn't require a lot of water compared to other hostas, either.

Neutral jody On Jul 28, 2002, jody from MD &, VA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Sport of Guacamole

Regional...

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

Montgomery, Alabama
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Machesney Park, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Hobart, Indiana
Macy, Indiana
Solsberry, Indiana
Omaha, Nebraska
Fanwood, New Jersey
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Salem, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Flint, Texas



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