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HostaBlue Beard

Statusnot registered

Originator(s)Herb Benedict

Origin 

Size categorymini - small

Plant height x width15x45 cm (6x18 in.)

Leaf length x width10x8 cm (4x3 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf colorblue

Variegation 

Leafheavy, thick, round

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowernear white

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoTF3.
Extra heavy, thick, blue leaves are in a class of their own, unusual.
Very slow growth rate.
Rare Herb Benedict fourth or fifth generation Tardiana seedling that makes a sensational, slug-resistant miniature plant for the shaded garden; rich blue foliage color.

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