Hosta 'Ellen' (Ellen Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Ellen'
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
Height10 - 25 cm
Spread30 - 38 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMound-like.
LandscapeBorder planting, massing and groudcover.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are oblong and come to a point.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are bell-shaped and appear in clusters above the foliage atop a scape.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a greenish-blue. The flowers are a purplish colour.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a waxy and shiny texture.

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