Hosta rectifolia
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Species | rectifolia |
| Category | Perennials |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Young leaves and stems can be cooked but does not taste great. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-13) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 10 |
| Height | 25 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading and upright. |
| Landscape | Ground cover and borders. |
| Propagation | Seed and division. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained, moist soils rich in humus with a pH of 6 -7. Prefers heavy clay. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Woodland. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves oblong and come to a point. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are bell-shaped, spaced out on a long scape. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are purple. |
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