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HostaDust Devil

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Mark Zilis 1999

Origin'Whirlwind' sport

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width60x125 cm (24x49 in.)

Leaf length x width23x18 cm (9x7 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf colordark green,(chartreuse>cream) edge

Variegationedge

Leaf 

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowerlavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy4-4-4

Patents 

InfoPresenting a large, variegated hosta with wide dark green center and creamy chartreuse margin. The reverse sport of H. 'Whirlwind'. Leaves are 9 x 7" wide, very heart shaped and ribbed. A fast growing mound. An outstanding variegated hosta with attractive lavender flowers. Height is 23" and spreads upto 50". A fast grower!
Attractive "reversed" sport of 'Whirlwind' developed at Q&Z nursery (1999 AHS registration); dark green center offers a striking contrast to the wide, white margins; excellent growth rate.

Sports'The Devil's Edge' sport/gc

Progeny