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HostaChief Sitting Bull

Statusnot registered

Originator(s)Van Wade

Origin 

Size categoryxtra large

Plant height x width110x220 cm (43x87 in.)

Leaf length x width36x25 cm (14x10 in.)

Vein pairs15

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafgood, corrugated, unruly

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height100 cm (39 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoPart of the Indian tribe series.
It is named for a chief of the Lakota Tribe, a sub-tribe belonging to the Sioux Indian Nation. This magnificent blue-green hosta reaches 55 in. wide x 24 in. tall at maturity. The ample 15 in. leaves boast a wavy edge and are well-puckered with good substance.
Forms a massive mound of deep green foliage topped by attractive pale lavender flowers in July.
A Van Wade introduction honoring the famous chief of the Lakota Sioux tribe.

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