Hosta 'June'
Hosta
Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | June |
Hybridized | by NEO Plants Ltd. |
Registered or introduced: | 1991 |

Plant Size (check one):
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” 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
Other details:
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:
Medium
Leaf Shape:
Elliptic
Leaf Appearance:
Flat
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly
Leaf Texture (top):
Dull
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Glaucous Bloom
Leaf Substance:
1 (Thick)
Leaf Color:
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Color of Leaf Margin:
Medium Blue-Green
Number of Vein Pairs:
9 to 11
12 to 15
Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width:
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
Bloom Time:
Mid
Mid/Late
Flower Shape:
Bell
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama
Enterprise, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Tuskegee, Alabama
Conway, Arkansas
Dell, Arkansas
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Brookfield, Connecticut
Bear, Delaware
Atlanta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Itasca, Illinois
Machesney Park, Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Nilwood, Illinois
Rock Falls, Illinois
Saint Charles, Illinois
Schaumburg, Illinois
Washington, Illinois
Waukegan, Illinois
Elberfeld, Indiana
Greenville, Indiana
Westfield, Indiana
Sioux Center, Iowa
South Berwick, Maine
Baltimore, Maryland
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Marstons Mills, Massachusetts
North Marshfield, Massachusetts
Gladwin, Michigan
Novi, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan
Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)
New Ulm, Minnesota
Ranier, Minnesota
Omaha, Nebraska
Auburn, New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
Burlington, New Jersey
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York(2 reports)
Greene, New York
Southold, New York
Woodstock, New York
Cary, North Carolina
Davidson, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Oxford, North Carolina
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Medora, North Dakota
Coshocton, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Williamsburg, Ohio
Albany, Oregon
Millersburg, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Springfield, Oregon
Friedensburg, Pennsylvania
Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania
Campobello, South Carolina
North Augusta, South Carolina
Holladay, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Flint, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia
Linden, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Portsmouth, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Springfield, Virginia
Artondale, Washington
Bellevue, Washington
Kalama, Washington
South Hill, Washington
Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Marion, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Jun 29, 2018, PatrickNH from Barnstead, NH wrote: With over 50 varieties this is my absolute favorite. If I could have only one variety this would be it. I seldom keep multiple copies of any one plant, but I have divided this and keep it in half a dozen places in my gardens so I can see it just about anywhere I happen to be in the yard, except for full sun areas. |
Positive | On Jan 1, 2012, Babsfan from Conway, AR (Zone 7b) wrote: This is a beautiful, easy to grow hosta, but if you want to see something stunning plant it in a cobalt blue container! |
Positive | On Apr 2, 2011, fesch from Springfield, VA wrote: One of the prettiest hosta's and easy to grow. |
Positive | On Jul 29, 2008, ifonly from Brookfield, CT wrote: A gorgeous, gorgeous hosta - strong growth, but dreamy, impressionistic colors. |
Positive | On Jan 25, 2006, wallaby1 from Lincoln, I bought this as a young plant from Bowden Hostas in the UK in Spring 2000, planted in its present spot later that year. It has not looked back, and is now a healthy, compact plant which always flowers well, and makes seed. I have several seedlings growing from it, none like the parent but it has produced many shapes, colours and textures. Some light yellow and pointed, some darker and more rounded, it must cross well with the other varieites I have, it will be exciting to see what they turn out like. I would say it is a good 'pod' parent. |
Positive | On May 24, 2005, bootandall from Blenheim, When most other Hosta Are cut by frost , June is still Okay. |
Positive | On May 26, 2003, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: This is my first year with this variety, but so far it is doing very well. The color is just lovely. |