Hosta
Hosta 'Paradigm'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: Paradigm
Hybridized by Walden West-Purtymun 1999

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Unknown

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)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Growing Habit

Unknown

Growth Rate

Medium

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Leaf Appearance

Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present

Moderately
Deeply

Leaf Texture (top)

Slightly Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Glaucous Bloom

Leaf Color

Unknown Golden Yellow

Color of Leaf Margin

Medium Green

Leaf Substance

2 (Good)

Number of Vein Pairs

12 to 15

Appearance of Margin

Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width

1/2" - 1"
1" - 1 1/2"

Bloom Time

Unknown

Bloom Color

Unknown

Flower Shape

Unknown

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Does it set seed?

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown

Height

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Fruit Shape

Unknown

Fruit Size

Unknown

Fruit Colors

Unknown

Days to Maturity

Unknown

Seed Type

Unknown

Usage

Unknown

Disease Resistance

Unknown

Leaf Type

Unknown

Foliage

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Flower Size

Unknown

Flower Type

Unknown

Blooming Habit

Unknown

Foliage Habit

Unknown

Ploidy

Unknown

Color Patterns

Unknown

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown

Category

Unknown

Growth Habit

Unknown

Class

Unknown

Bloom Shape

Unknown

Habit

Unknown

Other Details

Unknown

Pruning Instructions

Unknown

Kernel Color

Unknown

Division

Unknown

Flower Habit

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Color Pattern

Unknown

Group

Unknown

Pruning Groups

Unknown

Bloom Diameter

Unknown

Heat (Pungency)

Unknown

Fruit Color

Unknown

Section

Unknown

Pruning

Unknown

Size/Type

Unknown

Flower Characteristics

Unknown

Leaf Shape/Type

Unknown

Leaf Texture

Unknown

Propagation

Unknown

Pollination

Unknown

Bearing Habit

Unknown

Rootstock Vigor

Unknown

Fruit Usage

Unknown

Classification

Unknown