Hosta | Kifukurin Ko Mame |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Japan/Pete Ruh 2002 |
Origin | unknown |
Size category | mini - small |
Plant height x width | 9x18 cm (4x7 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 5x2 cm (2x1 in.) |
Vein pairs | 2 |
Leaf color | green,cream edge |
Variegation | edge |
Leaf | shiny, wavy |
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Scape | green |
Scape height | 23 cm (9 in.) |
Flower | lavender |
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Flowering period | August - September |
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Ploidy | 2-2-2 |
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Info | =gracillima 'Kifukurin Ko Mame'. Very small clump of wavy green with creamy margins. Choice. Ko="small", Mame="pea". 3" tall. Light Shade to Shade. This tiny yellow edged sport of Hosta gracillima was found on Kyushu Island in Japan. The narrow, very wavy green leaves are highlighted by a narrow golden border. Perfect for the small woodland rock garden, H. 'Kifukurin Ko Mame' will eventually make a 10" wide clump topped by dark purple flowers in summer. Wavy leaves and cream margins, 3"clump with beautiful purple flwrs. (Kee-foo-koo-reen ko ma-may) Another convention charmer-- only 3" across with beautiful purple flowers. Wavy leaves and cream margins. Diminutive delight. Rare variegated Yakushimi Mizu. A rare variegated form of 'Yakushima Mizu'. The narrow, upright, wavy, green leaves are edged in yellow. An irresistible plant! Lavender flowers. Tiny, green leaves with creamy margins, similar to a miniature 'Stiletto', a real prize. |
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