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HostaJim Cooper

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Paul Aden 1982

Origin'Sum and Substance' seedling

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width60x125 cm (24x49 in.)

Leaf length x width28x23 cm (11x9 in.)

Vein pairs12

Leaf colorgolden yellow

Variegation 

Leafheavy, corrugated

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height90 cm (35 in.)

Flowerwhite

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoCupped & puckered deep yellow gold leaves that hold in 3/4 shade.
Claimed to be a 'Sum and Substance' hybrid, it looks very sieboldiana-like [HL].
Bright deep yellow holds, leathery with heavy substance, white flowers.
Good gold color; rare 'Sum and Substance' seedling from Paul Aden with the appearance of a sieboldiana.
Highly respected, but rarely seen in collections.

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Progeny'Color Maiden' = 'Empress Wu' x PP