Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Abby
Hybridized by Ruh; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1990
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2 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 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:
Non-patented
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
Leaf Shape:
Elliptic
Leaf Appearance:
Unknown - Tell us
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Unknown - Tell us
Leaf Texture (top):
Dull
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Unknown - Tell us
Leaf Substance:
2 (Good)
Leaf Color:
Dark Green
Slightly Blue-Green
Color of Leaf Margin:
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Number of Vein Pairs:
Fewer than 9
Appearance of Margin:
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Mid
Flower Shape:
Semi-bell
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Does it set seed?:
No it does not set seed
Bloom Color:
Medium Lavender
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