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Hosta 'Blazing Saddles'

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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Info
Synonym
Hybridized
Avent
Registered or introduced
2000
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
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Mid
Bloom Color
Medium Lavender
Other Details
Other details

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Plant Size (check one)
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Growing Habit
Mound-like
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Leaf Appearance
Corrugated
Degree to which the appearance is present
Moderately
Leaf Texture (top)
Slightly Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color
Medium Green
Color of Leaf Margin
Creamy White
Leaf Substance
2 (Good)
Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width
1/4" - 1/2"
1/2" - 1"
Flower Shape
Bell
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Does it set seed?
Seed is rarely viable
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Greenville, Indiana

Royal Oak, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Central Valley, New York

Greene, New York

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

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CrowMeris
Greene, NY | May 2013 | positive

Very nice hosta. Much wider than tall (45" across, 18" high). The scapes reach up a little over two feet. The creamy-white leaf margins a...Read More

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