Hosta 'Lunar Orbit' (Lunar Orbit Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Lunar Orbit'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a -8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-39 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 15
Height25 - 45 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMound-like.
LandscapeBorder planting, massing and groudcover.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained, moist and rich soil.
PestsSlug resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionVariegated, ovate and corrugated.
Flower DescriptionShowy, large, flared and appear on 45 - 76 cm scapes.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a solid light green that turn a deep yellow in early summer and develop dark green streaked margins. The flowers are purple.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a dull texture.

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