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HostaTsuma Tajima

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Herb & Dorothy Benedict/Rod Kuenster/AHS 2010

Origin'Maruba Iwa' seedling

Size categorysmall

Plant height x width25x50 cm (10x20 in.)

Leaf length x width16x11 cm (6x4 in.)

Vein pairs9-11

Leaf colorgreen,streaked,yellow,white

Variegationstreaked, unstable

Leafvery shiny, twisted

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length3 cm (1.2 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodSeptember - October

Fertileyes/breeder

Podstreaked

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoOf longipes origin.
According to Bill Meyer it's a seedling from Herb's streaked 'Maruba Iwa'.
This streaked plant originating from Herb Benedict's garden represents the second to last of Herb's streaked breeders.
Late blooming, of longipes heritage, this streaked 'Maruba Iwa' offspring is rarely offered. Forms a small clump and is fertile.

Sports

Progeny'Hideko Tajima' selfed
'Valley's Cover Lady' = PP x 'Mikawa-no-yuki streaked'
'Valley's Crazy Diamonds' seedling
'Valley's Ticket to Ride' = PP x pycnophylla