Hosta

Location: Campanile, Chancellor's Residence, Danforth Chapel 
Approximate blooming period: late spring - summer

Hosta sp.

Origin: China, Japan, Korea 
Habitat: depends, some Hardy to USDA Zone 3 
Height and Form: herbaceous perennials 
Foliage and Bark: dark to light green sometimes with blue, white, or yellow streaks 
Flowers, Fruits and Seeds: white, lavender, or violet flowers on a stem
Cultivars/Varieties: Many varieties

 


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