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Hosta 'Kifukurin Ko Mame'

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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
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Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(aka Fukurin Ko Mame)
Hybridized
Ruh
Registered or introduced
2002
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Mid/Late
Bloom Color
Medium Lavender
Other Details
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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Plant Size (check one)
Dwarf (leaf < 2.0 square inches, plant < 4” tall)
Growing Habit
Mound-like
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Shape
Lance
Leaf Appearance
Cupped
Wavy
Degree to which the appearance is present
Lightly
Moderately
Leaf Texture (top)
Slightly Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Very Shiny
Leaf Color
Light Green
Medium Green
Color of Leaf Margin
Creamy White
Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs
Fewer than 9
Appearance of Margin
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width
1/64" - 1/32"
Flower Shape
Tubular
Flower Fragrance
No fragrance
Does it set seed?
Yes; seed is viable
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Adamstown, Maryland

Elkton, Maryland

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | January 2008 | neutral

A tiny hosta, almost one of the smallest - surprisely tough as it have been moved several time due to crowding by other plants or stresse...Read More

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jody
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2004 | neutral

Leaf size: 2 1/8" long, 5/8" wide. Flower scapes 7"-9". Japan/P. Ruh 2002.

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