| Description | Royal Standard Hosta is an older Hosta cultivar that is still widely used. Noted for its white flowers in August. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | partial sun, shade, some sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | white flowers, in abundance starting in August, 36 inch or taller scapes |
| Leaves | bright shiny green, a bit of sun brings out the shiny effect |
| Dimensions | mound reaches 26 inches with a spread of over 3 feet |
| Propagation | division |
| Cultivar Origin | It originated at Wayside Gardens prior to 1964. |
| Misc Facts | Royal Standard was the first Hosta cultivar to be patented. |
| Author's Notes | I have used Royal Standard many times in gardens. I like the glossy green foliage and the white flowers late in the season. |
| Notes & Reference | #50-The Hosta Handbook (Mark R. Zillis) |
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