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5 Party Facts Mark Zilis Hostapedia (2009) lists 43 species native to Japan, Korea, and China and over 7400 cultivars. Named after Nikolaus Thomas Host. Also called Plantain Lily, Funkia Introduced to Western (Europe) horticulture in late 1600 s, first grown in Europe in 1700 s from seeds sent from Asia. German Physician, Philipp von Siebold (many hostas named after him) one of the better known importers of plants into Europe.

6 More Party Facts First major shipment from Japan to U.S. organized by Thomas Hogg, Jr., who was appointed U.S. Marshal to Japan by President Lincoln in Hostas are a godsend for shady yards; they tolerate a range from almost full shade to partial sun. American Hosta Society named the Hosta as the Friendship Plant. They are designed to chop up and pass over the fence (hostahosta.com)

7 Even More Party Facts TOLERATES BLACK WALNUT TREES (Juglone)!! Hostas require 4-6 weeks of temperatures below 42 degrees, so having them as houseplants is challenging. Each Hosta flower is only open for 1 day HOSTAS ARE EDIBLE!!!

8 Naming a Hosta Class: Monocotyledon (same as lilies, grasses) one seed leaf, parallel veins, leaves and flowers grow from the crown, flower parts all in 3 s Genus: Hosta (after Thomas Host), abbreviated H Species: 43 species identified, naturally occuring H. montana Variety: naturally occurring variation of a species Hosta, designated as variety (var.) or form (f.) H. montana f. macrophylla Cultivar: cultivated variety based on a desirable trait (human intervention) H. montana Orange Marmalade (or just H. Orange Marmalade )

9 Common Terms Albescent leaves becoming white as they mature during the season Lutescent becoming yellow Viridescent becoming green Glaucous bluish green or gray or covered with a bluish waxy coating ( Bloom ) Rugose - puckering, seer suckering or corrugation, dimpled Undulate wavy edges (rippled, piecrusted) Petiole leaf stalk Scape flower stem. Arises directly from ground; usually has bracts but no leaves Sport a mutation

10 Hosta Size based on mature leaf size (4-5 years old) Based on length x width (square inches) Miniature <6 Small 6 to <25 Medium 25 to <81 Large 81 to <144 Giant 144 or greater

11 Leaf Shape Described by ratio of length to width: Round (1:1) Oval (2:1 or 3:2) Broadly oval (6:5) Elliptical (3:1) Lance shaped (6:1) Check out hostalibrary.org/species: article by W. George Schmid on petioles and leaves (4C)

(Aureomarginata on left) Medio variegation leaves have a

12 Variegation Solid color no variegation Marginal variegation colors on edges (margins) can be white, gold, cream (Aureomarginata on left) Medio variegation leaves have a lighter center than the margin (Gold Standard on right) Streaked (Spilt Milk)

13 Other Attributes Leaf colors: green, gold, white, blue and shades in-between Petiole: length, shape, solid color, flecked, striped Leaf tip: tapered, sharp, rounded, etc. (see Schmid article) Leaf edge: flat, undulate (wavy or rippled), serrated

14 Other Attributes Leaf texture: smooth, rugose (wrinkled, bubbly, puckered, seersuckered) Leaf base: lobed, pinched, heart-shaped, flat, wedge shaped, etc. Flowers: color, tubular, bell shaped, clustered Venation: number of pairs, how they meet the leaf margin Clump size and shape: mounded, vase shaped, fountain shaped, etc. Substance: thickness of the leaf blade

15 Petiole examples

16 Flower Scape Bracts Leaf bracts on H. Komodo Dragon Inflorescent leaf bracts on H. Undulata Albomarginata

17 Ripples and Seersuckering

18 H. lancifolia Leaf size Small Clump size 1 1/2 h x 3 w Nice tight mounding shape, great for borders Lance shaped, shiny, thin leaves Flowers are lavender; a late bloomer (August)

19 H. Undulata Albomarginata The one with white edges Leaf size Medium to large Clump size 18 h x 3 1/2 w Leaf edges slightly undulate, scapes up to 4, flowers pale lavender, mid July Very fast growth rate

20 Leaf size Medium to large Clump size 2 h x 4 w Name means gold edges, thin margins Flowers are pale lavender, July to August Will tolerate some sun, but leaf color will fade H. Fortunei Aureomarginata

21 H. Gold Standard Leaf size Medium to large Clump size 2 h x 3-5 w Medio-varigated, leaf edges flat, center changes from light green to gold as season progresses Flower lavender, July-August

undulate edges, 8-9 vp Large white flowers, very

22 H. Royal Standard Leaf size medium/large Clump size 2 h x 5 w Leaves medium green, upright, with slightly undulate edges, 8-9 vp Large white flowers, very fragrant, blooms in mid- August - September Vigorous and fast growing

23 H. plantaginea (August Lily) Leaf size Medium/Large Clump size 2 h x 4-5 w Leaves ovate to broadly ovate, shiny light green with 9-11 vp. Very lobed base. August blooming flowers pure white, up to 3 x 6, nocturnal, fragrant

24 H. Sum and Substance Leaf Size Giant Clump size 3 h x 6 w Pale lavender flowers, July-August Lutescent: leaves lighten as summer progresses Very rapid grower

Slightly undulate, with seersuckering Flowers are the

25 H. sieboldiana Elegans Leaf Size Large Clump size 2 h x 5 w Blue-green in Spring; leaves become greener. Slightly undulate, with seersuckering Flowers are the earliest to open (by mid June); nearwhite, dense clusters

26 So, what Hosta do I have?

27 H montana Aureomarginata Mystery Hosta

28 H. montana Aureomarginata' Mystery Hosta Leaf Size Large Medium Clump Size 2' x 5' 1-1/2' x 2' Leaf Base Very Pinched Very Pinched Leaf Shape ovate-oblong ovate Leaf Attributes slightly wavy, corrugated, arching Flat Leaf Tip Tapering, pointed downward Acute point Variegation width 1-2" 1-2" Flower color Pale lavender Pale lavender Vein Pairs

29 Pests Slugs and snails NUMBER 1 PEST. Use slug bait, barriers, hand removal. Hostas with heavier or thicker foliage are somewhat slug resistant; also vase shaped hostas like Krossa Regal where the leaves don t touch the ground. Deer - GOOD LUCK!! Rabbits and voles Black vine weevils

30 Pests Hosta anthracnose fungal leaf disease that occurs in warm, wet or overwatered sites Hosta virus see handout on HVX (see also web site learn.hostasdirect.com/hostadiseases for great photos of affected leaves)

31 Favorite Local Hosta Vendors Hornbakers, Princeton, IL The Flower Factory, Stoughton, WI On-line: Gilbert H Wild Bluestone Perennials

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33 H. Gold Drop Leaf Size Small Clump size 1 T x 2 1/2 W Nice dense, mound shape. Good for edging or ground cover. Lavender tubular flowers in late June, many scapes

34 H. Helonioides Albopicta (H. rohdeifolia) Leaf Size Small Clump size 14 h x 1 ½ w Leaves w/ thin margins, no waviness or ripples Very short petioles Purple striped flowers in mid August

35 H. rupifraga ( Growing in the cleft of rocks ) Leaf Size Small Clump size 1 h x 1 ½ w Matte green, undulate leaves with very shiny undersides and long tips. Green petioles with red spots, becoming redder near the base. Lavender flowers early to late September

36 H. White Feather Leaf Size Small Clump size 1 h x 2 w Viridescent - White in Spring, then veins turn green, then all green in Summer Lavender flowers in July

37 H. Virginia Reel Leaf size small Clump size 8 h x 1 w Lance shaped leaves w/ creamy white margin form a pinwheel. No waviness or corrugation. Lavender flowers in July Sun tolerant. More sun = whiter stripe Courtesy of

38 H. Golden Tiara Leaf Size Small to medium Clump size 16 h x 3+ w; very compact mound Green leaves w/ chartreuse margins. Flowers deep lavender to purple in dense clusters mid July to early August. May rebloom if scapes are cut off after initial bloom. Very rapid grower

39 H. Blue Flame Leaf Size Medium Clump size 16 H x 2 W Powdery bluish leaf w/ yellow margins, turning green w/ white margins in late summer Pale lavender to nearly white flowers in August

40 H. Fire Island Leaf Size Medium Clump size 1 1/2 h x 3 w Viridescent Petioles are deep red August flowers are lavender

41 H. June Leaf Size Medium Clump size 1 ½ h x 3 w Best color w/ morning sun (gold center). Pale blue/lavender flowers from late July to mid August Grown in shade

42 H. Lakeside Paisley Print Leaf size Medium Clump size 10 h x 30 wide Medio-varigated: wide wavy green margins with cream center Pale lavender flowers on cream scapes starting early July into August

43 H. Orange Marmalade Leaf Size Medium Clump size 20 h x 3-4 w Lavender blooms starting mid-july Sun tolerant, but leaf center will turn lighter with a lot of sun

44 H. Touch of Class Leaf Size Medium Clump size 16 h x 3 w Lavender flowers late July into August A sport of June, but thicker leaves and wider, more defined margin

45 Leaf size Medium H. Tokudama Flavocircinalis Clump size 1 ½ h x 4 w (or larger) Thick, heavily corrugated leaves Flowers near white, may be up to 2 long; late June into July Gold edge will not burn in the Spring Courtesy of

46 H. Fragrant Bouquet Leaf size medium to large Clump size 16 h x 2 w (but can get up to 4 wide) Very large (3 long), fragrant, near white flowers. Blooms late August into September. Tolerates some sun. More sun = whiter edges.

47 H. Francee Leaf Size Medium to large Dense upright mound 2 h x 4 w Flowers very pale lavender (almost white), funnel shaped, straight scapes, late July to August Rapid grower

48 H. Patriot Leaf Size Medium to large Clump size 2 h x 4 ½ w Leaf edges get whiter as the season progresses. Flowers pale lavender from late July Moderate to fast growth rate

49 H. Seducer Leaf size Medium to Large Clump size 2 h x 3 w Very wavy pale gold margin Pale lavender (almost white) flowers in late summer

50 H. Sweet Susan Leaf Size Medium to large Clump size 2 h x 4 w Vase shaped form, shiny leaves Fragrant, pale lavender flowers in August, up to 3 long

51 H. Fried Green Tomatoes Leaf Size Large Clump sixe 2 h x 5 w Glaucous coating in spring gives a dusty look, glossy leaves in summer Large, slightly fragrant, near white flowers starting mid August

52 H. montana Aureomarginata Leaf Size Large Clump size 2 h x 5 w Pale lavender flowers from early-late July Emerges early so it may need protection from late frosts

53 H. Queen of the Seas Leaf Size Large Clump size 2 h x 4 w Blue-grey, glaucous leaves with some seersuckering Leaves edges are strongly rippled ( piecrusted ) like waves, leaf tip twisted. White flowers mid June to July

54 H. Spilt Milk Leaf Size Large Clump size 2 h x 4 w Thick blue green misted leaves with streaks that look like milk has been splashed on them Near white flowers from late June to mid July

55 H. Krossa Regal Leaf Size Large to giant Clump size 3 h x 6 w Upright, arching mound. Blue green becoming greener in late summer. Very thick underside bloom. Lavender flowers from late July to mid August

56 H. Blue Angel Leaf size Giant Clump size 3 h x 6 w Thick, bluish leaves becoming greener in summer. Slightly corrugated. Pale lavender to near white flowers starting end of June.

57 H. Devil s Advocate Leaf Size Giant Clump size 3 H x 4-5 W Blue green wavy leaves with very wide lime margins Near white flowers, late June into July.

58 H. Earth Angel Leaf Size Giant Clump 3 high by 5 wide Blue green with yellow margin which turns creamy white in late summer Very pale lavender to white flowers in July

59 H. Empress Wu Leaf Size Giant Clump size 4 h x 6 w Semi-upright form with pale lavender flowers starting late June. Glaucous coating in spring gives bluegreen appearance.

60 H. Komodo Dragon Leaf Size Giant Clump size 2 ½ h x 6 w Vase shaped mound Rippled edge on leaves Pale lavender flowers starting late June Rapid growth rate

61 HOSTAS!!!

HANSON'S GARDEN VILLAGE HOSTA LIST FOR 2018 HOSTA (BY SIZE) MOUND SIZE DESCRIPTION MINI HOSTAS Appletini MINI Bright yellow leaves change to

HANSON'S GARDEN VILLAGE HOSTA LIST FOR 2018 HOSTA (BY SIZE) MOUND SIZE DESCRIPTION MINI HOSTAS Appletini MINI Bright yellow leaves change to chartreuse by late summer Hide Out MINI White-centered leaves