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HostaGet Nekkid

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Tony Avent 2006

Origin'Elvis Lives' x 'Treasure Island'

Size category 

Plant height x width30x70 cm (12x28 in.)

Leaf length x width14x6 cm (6x2 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafglossy, wavy

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height76 cm (30 in.)

Flowerlavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

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Ploidy 

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InfoThis 1995 cross involved Hosta 'Elvis Lives' and Hosta yingeri 'Treasure Island', resulting in a glossy green, wavy leaf hosta with an amazing floral display. The very shiny leaves form a medium-sized 12" tall x 27" wide clump, topped in June and July with sturdy 30" spikes of spider-like medium lavender flowers. The flowers are actually attractive and because of their sheer number, they continue to open for nearly 6 weeks. Even visitors who didn't like hostas (yes, there are a few) were entranced by the floral display.

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