Hosta | Dust Devil |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Mark Zilis 1999 |
Origin | 'Whirlwind' sport |
Size category | medium |
Plant height x width | 60x125 cm (24x49 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 23x18 cm (9x7 in.) |
Vein pairs | |
Leaf color | dark green,(chartreuse>cream) edge |
Variegation | edge |
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Petiole | |
Scape | |
Scape height | |
Flower | lavender |
Flower length | |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | July - August |
Fertile | |
Pod | |
Ploidy | 4-4-4 |
Patents | |
Info | Presenting 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 |
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