Hosta | Shapur's Sceptre |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Alex Malloy 2003 |
Origin | 'Beatrice' hybrid |
Size category | medium |
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Leaf color | pale green |
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Petiole | purple |
Scape | black |
Scape height | 119 cm (47 in.) |
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Info | A hosta with a very tall red scape. Named for King Shapur who defeated Valerian (Roman Emperor). Valerian as the story goes held Shapur's sceptre for the rest of his life. |
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