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HostaUrchin

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Doug & Mardy Beilstein 2013

Origin"sdlg of long cross which included H.'Candy Dish', H. pycnophylla, H. 'Atom Smasher' " seedling

Size categorysmall

Plant height x width20x33 cm (8x13 in.)

Leaf length x width13x3 cm (5x1 in.)

Vein pairs5

Leaf colorgreen

Variegation 

Leafvery shiny, lance, folded, wavy

Petiole 

Scapepurple

Scape height90 cm (35 in.)

Flowerlavender

Flower length2.5 cm (1 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertileyes

Podpurple

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoUnique little hosta, leaves seen to have points at the end of the ruffles, green leaves stand out from the plant like spines, seed pods are an unusual.
This unique little hosta has leaves with lots of ruffles that appear to have points at their
ends. The green leaves stick up from the clump like spines, urchin spines. The scapes and seed pods are dark purple.
Another winner from Doug Beilstein.

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