Hosta | Mourning Dove |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Hans Hansen 2005 |
Origin | 'Mikawa-no-yuki streaked' x 'Blue Jay' |
Size category | large |
Plant height x width | 30x80 cm (12x31 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 20x10 cm (8x4 in.) |
Vein pairs | 8 |
Leaf color | blue-green,greenish-yellow edge |
Variegation | edge |
Leaf | lance |
Petiole | |
Scape | blue-grey |
Scape height | 50 cm (20 in.) |
Flower | lavender,tubular |
Flower length | 5 cm (2 in.) |
Fragrant | |
Flowering period | July - August |
Fertile | yes |
Pod | blue-green |
Ploidy | 4-2-2 |
Patents | PP17311 |
Info | PP17311 (26/12/2006). Scapes arch sideways. Develops into a low spreading mound of blue leaves with a creamy-yellow margin. Leaves have a silvery-white back. Topped with pale lavender flowers in August. |
Sports | 'Blue Dove' sport/bb 'Chiemsee Blaue Taube' sport/bb 'Clattering Water' sport/bb |
Progeny | |