| Common
Name: |
Hosta 'Minute Man' |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Has a sharp 3/4 inch pure white margin with a 3 inch shiny green center. The slightly rippled leaves are 4 inches wide and 6 inches long. Flowers are lavender. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Grows to a height of 12 inches and is 24 inches wide. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Works well as an accent background plant because of its sharp white color. Keeps its color in heat. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 4-8 |
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| Culture: |
Use a well-aerated professional soil. Requires average water holding capacity as well as being well drained. Prefers acidic soil with high amounts of organic matter. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Quart to 1 gallon (1 year), 2 gallon (2 years). |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Snails and slugs. |
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More
Information: |
Has a sharp 3/4 inch pure white margin with a 3 inch shiny green center. The slightly rippled leaves are 4 inches wide and 6 inches long. Flowers are lavender. |
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