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Hosta 'Tattoo'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Tattoo
Hybridized by Tony Avent; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1998

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 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

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:
Medium

Leaf Shape:
Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Cupped

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Moderately

Leaf Texture (top):
Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Substance:
3 (Average)

Leaf Color:
Light Green
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Golden Yellow

Color of Leaf Margin:
Light Green

Number of Vein Pairs:
Unknown - Tell us

Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Early/Mid

Flower Shape:
Tubular

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Does it set seed?:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender

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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive wiscwoodlander On Dec 29, 2006, wiscwoodlander from Kendall, WI
(Zone 4a) wrote:

Very slow growing, small hosta. Have had mine for four years and is still very small. It is healthy looking and the 'tattoo' marking are very defined making it a standout in the garden despite its small size and less than vigorous growth rate.

Negative Homer_Zn5 On May 20, 2005, Homer_Zn5 from Jamestown, IN wrote:

This is one of those rare animals . . . a fussy Hosta! It seems like more people have problems getting this plant to come back after their first year than any other plant (except, perhaps, Great Expectations).

I received one last spring which grew well during the spring and summer, tripling in size. Well, it's the only Hosta that I have ever lost (I have over 100 varieties), as it did not come back this year! Reports indicate that this may be a plant that does not come out of TC well, so some specimens will thrive while others will not. I MIGHT try it again, but only if I get one that is obviously more than 2 years old.

Positive corgwyn On Jun 10, 2004, corgwyn from Rockford, IL wrote:

Great hosta with unusual markings. The flower buds are beautiful. Not long ago it was selling for $100 each.

Neutral jody On Jan 11, 2003, jody from MD &, VA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Leaf has pattern on it, hence the name "Tattoo". Flower scapes 10". Tony Avent 1998.

Regional...

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

Machesney Park, Illinois
Durham, Maine
Royal Oak, Michigan
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Coshocton, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Salem, Oregon
Lamar, South Carolina
Kendall, Wisconsin



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