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HostaYakushima Mizu

Statusspecies

Originator(s)Japan/Ruh

OriginJapan:Yaku Island

Size categorymini

Plant height x width15x35 cm (6x14 in.)

Leaf length x width8x3 cm (3x1 in.)

Vein pairs3

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafwavy, shiny, lance

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height25 cm (10 in.)

Flowerpale purple

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust - September

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy2-2-2

Patents 

Info=gracillima 'Yakushima Mizu'.
Dark green pointed lance shaped very wavy leaves, 2" x 5/8". Purple flowers.
A dwarf with narrow green, upright & wavy leaves; lavender flowers.
From Yaku Island in Japan, this dainty plant has narrow, green, upright, wavy leaves on short petioles. Lavender flowers.
Small mound, dark green narrow leaves, very wavy, purple flowers, ideal for rock garden and border.

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