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When do Hosta roots become dormant? #76355 July 9th, 2006 at 03:02 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 triangle, virginia T tkhooper Official Blabber Mouth
tkhooper Official Blabber Mouth T Joined: Mar 2005 triangle, virginia	I'm almost absolutely positive I've asked this question before. But I can't remember the answer. I'd like to do it this fall. But I want to make sure they aren't all roots and fall apart on me. I want them to be like they are when I bought them in the store.

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Re: When do Hosta roots become dormant? #76356 July 11th, 2006 at 07:57 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Wa. D darlene87 Member
darlene87 Member D Joined: Apr 2005 Wa.	depends on your climate. I live in the northwest, and mine go dormant in late fall. First the leaves yellow, then die. I have some in buckets for over 10 yr. and still thriving. Darlene

Re: When do Hosta roots become dormant? #76357 July 12th, 2006 at 10:37 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 triangle, virginia T tkhooper Official Blabber Mouth
tkhooper Official Blabber Mouth T Joined: Mar 2005 triangle, virginia	Thanks Darlene, I'll check them out in late fall early winter depending on how the year is shaping up.

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