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Hosta 'Minuteman'

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Synonym

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

Bloom Time

Mid

Mid/Late

Bloom Color

Medium Lavender

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Medium

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Leaf Appearance

Corrugated

Flat

Degree to which the appearance is present

Lightly

Moderately

Leaf Texture (top)

Dull

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Dull

Leaf Color

Medium Green

Color of Leaf Margin

Creamy White

Pure White

Leaf Substance

2 (Good)

Number of Vein Pairs

12 to 15

Appearance of Margin

Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width

1/16" - 1/8"

1/8" - 1/4"

Flower Shape

Funnel

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Does it set seed?

Yes; seed is viable

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Dothan, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Somers, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Middleburg, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Elberfeld, Indiana

Tracy, Iowa

South Berwick, Maine

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Ranier, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Medora, North Dakota

Bucyrus, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Marion, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

Stoughton, Wisconsin

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LD2

Minneapolis, MN | May 2010 | positive

Sport of Francee - is a little slower to show itself but really catches the eye.

shallum

| September 2004 | positive

Minuteman sets viable seed; at this point, second-year seedlings are almost full size; leaves are plain dark green but otherwise plant ...Read More

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2002 | positive

Grows to a very thick clump and is easily divided.

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