Hosta minor (Dwarf Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Species | minor |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -39 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 10 |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 25 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright, mound-like and spreading. |
| Landscape | Border planting, massing and groudcover. |
| Propagation | Division and seed. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
| Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Small leaves with a wavy margin. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are tunnel-shaped, appear in groups on a scape. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are purple |
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