| Hosta | Sam Spade |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Ed Schulz 2002 |
| Origin | 'Swoosh' seedling |
| Size category | small |
| Plant height x width | 28x65 cm (11x26 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 17x9 cm (7x4 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 6-7 |
| Leaf color | green,(yellow>cream) edge |
| Variegation | edge |
| Leaf | a bit shiny, folded |
| Petiole | |
| Scape | green |
| Scape height | 50 cm (20 in.) |
| Flower | |
| Flower length | 3.5 cm (1.4 in.) |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | July - August |
| Fertile | yes |
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| Info | This small, cocky seedling out of H. 'Swoosh' is rhizomatous in nature and will have no problem covering the territory. Additionally, the shiny green leaves trimmed in cream change to white just to keep you guessing. 'Sam Spade' is a yellow-edged plant with a vigorous, rhizomatous growth habit. Small in size, but vigorous and hardy. |
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