Hosta 'Minuteman' (Minuteman Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Minuteman'
CategoryPerennials
OriginA Hosta fortunei hybrid.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-39 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 15
Height25 - 45 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMound-ike and upright.
LandscapeBorder planting, massing and groudcover.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of neutral, alkaline and acidic. Prefers normal, sandy or clay soil.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, flat, heart-shaped and corrugated. Has 12 - 15 veins per leaf.
Flower DescriptionLily-like flowers that are on stalks above the foliage.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green with whitish-cream edges. The flowers are purplish-pink.

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