MyHostas database

HostaNational Velvet

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Bob Kuk 1990

Origin(x tardiflora) sport

Size categorysmall - medium

Plant height x width30x43 cm (12x17 in.)

Leaf length x width13x9 cm (5x4 in.)

Vein pairs5

Leaf colordark green

Variegation 

Leafheart-shaped, vetvety sheen

Petiole 

Scapesmall leafy bracts

Scape height65 cm (26 in.)

Flowerlavender,flared

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoOne large mid-leaf undulation that causes most leaf tips to point down.

Sports

Progeny