Hosta
'Lunar Orbit'
Lunar Orbit Hosta
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Hosta |
Cultivar |
'Lunar Orbit' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
3a -8b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-39 - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) |
-40 - 15 |
Height |
25 - 45 cm |
Spread |
60 - 90 cm |
Landscape |
Border planting, massing and groudcover. |
Cultivation |
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained, moist and rich soil. |
Shape |
Mound-like. |
Pests |
Slug resistant. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Variegated, ovate and corrugated. |
Flower Description |
Showy, large, flared and appear on 45 - 76 cm scapes. |
Colour Description |
The leaves are a solid light green that turn a deep yellow in early summer and develop dark green streaked margins. The flowers are purple. |
Texture Description |
The leaves have a dull texture. |
Notable Specimens |
The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
Propagation |
Division. |