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Hosta is a genus of about 23–40 species of lily-like plants in the family Agavaceae, native to northeast Asia. The scientific name is also used as the common name; in the past they were also sometimes called the Plantain lily, but the term is now obsolete. The Japanese name Giboshi is also used in English to a small extent. The rejected generic name Funkia, also used as a common name, can be found in some older literature. Taxonomists differ on the number of species; as such, the list at the right may be taken loosely. The genus may be broadly divided into three subgenera. Interspecific hybridization is generally possible, as all species have the same chromosome number (2n = 2x = 60) with the exception of H. ventricosa, a natural tetraploid that sets seed through apomixis. Many varieties formerly described as species have been taxonomically reduced to cultivar status, while retaining Latin names resembling species (e.g. H. 'Fortunei').
They are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from corms or rhizomes, with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species from 3–40 cm long and 2–30 cm broad. Variation among the numerous cultivars is even greater, with clumps ranging from less than 10 cm across to more than 2 m across. Leaf color in wild species is typically green, although some species (e.g. H. sieboldiana) are known for a glaucous waxy leaf coating that gives a blue appearance to the leaf. Natural mutations (sports) of native species are known with yellow-green ("gold") colored leaves or with leaf variegation (either white/cream or yellowish edges or centers).
The flowers are produced on an erect panicle up to 80 cm tall; the individual flowers are usually pendulous, 2–5 cm long, with six tepals, white, lavender, or violet in colour and usually scentless. The only strongly fragrant species is Hosta plantaginea, which is also unusual in that the flowers open in the evening and close by morning. This species blooms in late summer and is sometimes known as "August Lily".
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@Gardelin Tack, det kändes skönt! Jag var nästan där i höstas innan misshandeln! Revang!
islanddragon (Mea Engström) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:42:12 -0000
@Gardelin Tack, det kändes skönt! Jag var nästan där i höstas innan misshandeln! Revang!
Talar sen i höstas tyst i ett kompakt mörker. Kanske lättar det något 2010, men det allsvenska ljuset ser mitt södergäng inte på många år.
200stegtill (Tomas Agdalen) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:06:55 -0000
Talar sen i höstas tyst i ett kompakt mörker. Kanske lättar det något 2010, men det allsvenska ljuset ser mitt södergäng inte på många år.
@XxLaura_19xX echt woast daun ?? ma ds glaub i da xD so boid in da frua :D hostas handy gseng ? xD
xXmaraXxW (Mara (:) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:05:15 -0000
@XxLaura_19xX echt woast daun ?? ma ds glaub i da xD so boid in da frua :D hostas handy gseng ? xD
@TantKakelugn Hu nej, bröt en massa revben tidigt i höstas, måste jobba ikapp!
islanddragon (Mea Engström) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:45:23 -0000
@TantKakelugn Hu nej, bröt en massa revben tidigt i höstas, måste jobba ikapp!
@notonmyshift Gick förbi i höstas när vi skulle ta en öl inför derby men fy fan vad jävla nedgånget. Nu gäller fruställen som Le Bar Rough.
200stegtill (Tomas Agdalen) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:15:49 -0000
@notonmyshift Gick förbi i höstas när vi skulle ta en öl inför derby men fy fan vad jävla nedgånget. Nu gäller fruställen som Le Bar Rough.
List of new hostas for 2010 should be ready and posted on our old website by this Monday morning. Check-it out.
HostaChoice (Hosta Choice) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:17:50 -0000
List of new hostas for 2010 should be ready and posted on our old website by this Monday morning. Check-it out.
Design - Landscaper in Ohio offers common species and hosta collections for purchase.
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Gardens - Illinois nursery specializing in hostas for retail and wholesale trade.
#1 Hosta Source - Retail supplier offers collectors' club, photographs, and varieties.
Meta Description: [ Hosta and daylily grower and retailer. ]
AAA Ornamentals - Illinois nursery offers hostas and ornamental grasses in addition to culture tips and photographs.
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Baldwin Lake Perennials - Minnesota nursery offers a variety of field grown hosta and daylilies.
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Bent Tree Hostas - Northern Virginia group specializes in variegated plants.
Bowden Hostas - Devonshire nursery sells hostas within Britain and abroad.
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Bridgewood Gardens - Nursery located in Strasburg, Virginia, offers a selection of hostas and advice on growth and care.
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Cider House Hostas - Ohio based retailer features garden design tips in addition to information regarding plant care.
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Direct Source Hostas - Provides a varied selection of plants shipped in containers.
Dogwood Farm - Indiana retailer of hostas and other shade loving perennials.
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Franssens Hosta Nursery - Dutch grower offers plants nad cultivation tips.
Frida's Hosta - Sells a selection of plants to gardeners and landscapers.
Glenbrook Farm - New York based speciality nursery stocks a large variety of hosta and select companion plants.
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Global Gardens - Minnesota grower and retailer of hostas.
Meta Description: [ A perennial nursery that provides hardy
Hostas and other perennials for the home gardener ]
Green Hill Hostas - Wholesale and retail nursery located in North Carolina specializing in new introductions.
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Greg's Hosta Habit - Specialty gardens situated in southwestern Ontario.
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High Meadow Hostas - Ohio nursery presents a diverse collection of plants.
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Homestead Division - Offer a wide array of hostas and seeds for gardens.
Honey Hill Hostas - Private nursery located in Iowa selling plants and registered Honey Hill and Rosedale hybrids.
Hornbaker Gardens - Family nursery located in Illinois provides a selection of hostas in addition to other perennials and newsletter.
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Hosta Choice Gardens - Specialty nursery located in Ontario features a display garden and varied selection of plants.
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Hosta Farm - Retailer of select plants, catalogued according to color and leaf variegation.
Hosta Patch - Specialized nursery located in Illinois and featuring information regarding plant culture.
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shade tolerant perennials, hardy in zones 3-9, known for their lush,
colorful variegated foliage. Read about Hosta culture. ]
Jim's Hostas - Iowa based seller of a variety of hybrid and species hostas.
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Kuks Forest Nusery - Specializing in a variety of hostas.
Lakeside Acres Hostas - Offers originator's stock direct from the hybridizer, Mary Chastain of Tennessee.
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Lee's Gardens - Grower located in central Illinois offers a diverse selection of hostas and companion plants.
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Long Island's Home of Hosta - Medford, New York nursery presents a collection of container-grown plants.
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Mail Order Hosta - Garden center and greenhouse in Michigan offering several hundred varieties of hosta. Illustrated catalog.
New Hampshire Hostas - Specialty nursery offering a large number of varieties, organized alphabetically and by characteristics.
Pine Forest Gardens - Georgia nursery offers hosta and other shade tolerant perennials illustrated with photographs.
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Schmid Gardens - Michigan specialty grower offers hostas in multiple sizes.
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Silvers - Elbert Nursery - Georgia based family run nursery offers both hosta tissue culture and container plants.
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Soper's Hosta Garden - Kansas gardener provides plants and select related items.
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The Hosta Lady - Offers select plants from hybridizer Olga Petryszyn's garden in Indiana.
The Hosta Network - Bishop's Farm of South Carolina offers plentiful selection of plants, growth tips and screensaver.
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Walden West Hosta - Located in Scotts Mills, Oregon and home of the line of Abiqua introductions.
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White Oak Nursery - Illinois hosta specialists provide catalog searchable by size, price or name.
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Winterberry Farms - Grower located in Georgia offering tissue cultured hosta liners, plugs and plantlets.
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Plants produced include Hosta, Colocasia, nad Asarums. ]
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