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HostaOshima Silk

Statusregistered

Originator(s)T. Shimizu/Mark Zilis/Mary Beth Vanous 2009

Originpycnophylla seedling

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width30x65 cm (12x26 in.)

Leaf length x width18x11 cm (7x4 in.)

Vein pairs10-11

Leaf colorgreen,white edge

Variegationedge

Leaf 

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowerblueish

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertileyes/breeder

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoA variegated seedling of Hosta pycnophylla obtained from Japan in 2006; the name is derived from the small island in the Inland Sea where H. pycnophylla is native.
Pale lavender flowers are produced in late summer.
Medium-sized mound. Leavesh have a white-margined, green-centered; white back on the leaf underside. Blueish flowers are produced in late summer.
Slow to average growth rate.

Sports'Baja White' sport/gg

Progeny