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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: G. Johnson   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
streaked blue-green fragrant hosta
Plant Width
40
Plant Width (cm)
101.60
Plant Height
20
Plant Height (cm)
50.80
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
blue green with unstable streaks of white
Leaf Length
12
Leaf Length (cm)
30.48
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.40
Vein Pairs
12 to 14
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
dull glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped and lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
36 to 39
Scape Height (cm)
91 to 99

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Growing Location
Marshalltown, IA
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Moonlight Sonata'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-7

Classification Information

Section Class
I-7
Classif Leaf Length
12
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
blue-green with unstable streaks of white


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