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Northern Mystery - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer: C. Falstad    Registrant: AHS, K. Walek   

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Clump Description

Notable Characteristics
more white in the leaf center and less green speckling (especially in spring) than H. 'Northern Mist'
Plant Width
48
Plant Width (cm)
121.92
Plant Height
19
Plant Height (cm)
48.26
Plant Habit
semi-upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
misted and mottled green and white
Leaf Color Margin
medium blue-green
Leaf Length
12
Leaf Length (cm)
30.48
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.40
Vein Pairs
17
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
5.1
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
deeply corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
20 to 30
Scape Height (cm)
50.8 to 76.2
Scape Color
medium blue-green

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Growing Location
Holland, MI
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
blue-green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Clump Source
IAC List Hosta

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Northern Mist'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-7

Classification Information

Section Class
I-7
Classif Leaf Length
12
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
misted and mottled green and white
Classif Margin Color
medium blue-green


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