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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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  • Hosta

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Date: 2014-05-02
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2017-05-02

Date: 2014-07-05
Location: Millinocket, Maine
Date: 2023-06-14

Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2019-06-09
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2013-07-02

Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
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