MyHostas database

HostaMetallica

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bill & Eleanor Lachman 1991

Origin(x 'Beatrice') x 'Blue Moon'

Size categorymedium

Plant height x width0x60 cm (x24 in.)

Leaf length x width 

Vein pairs13

Leaf colordark blue-green

Variegation 

Leaf 

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height60 cm (24 in.)

Flowerviolet,flared

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

Info16" tall. Light Shade.
A thick clump of dark blue green leaves with a metallic sheen.
From the Lachmans, comes this H. 'Blue Moon' hybrid that makes a nice 2' wide clump of long dark blue green undulating foliage.
Each clump is topped with 2' scapes of violet flowers in late spring.
Dark blue-green metallic heart-shaped leaves with lavender flowers.
Very dark blue-green leaves with a metallic sheen, lanceolate with wavy edges, wide at the base and sharply pointed. Unusual in both shape and color.
From a cross of a 'Beatrice' seedling and 'Blue Moon'.
Medium violet flowers.

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Progeny'Chivalry' = 'Flamboyant' x PP