Hosta | Aztec Treasure |
Status | registered |
Originator(s) | Kevin Vaughn 1987 |
Origin | 'Golden Waffles' x (x 'Rough Waters') |
Size category | medium - large |
Plant height x width | 55x150 cm (22x59 in.) |
Leaf length x width | 28x24 cm (11x9 in.) |
Vein pairs | 16 |
Leaf color | yellow |
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Leaf | corrugated |
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Scape height | 75 cm (30 in.) |
Flower | dark purple,bell |
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Flowering period | June - July |
Fertile | yes |
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Info | 12" tall. Part Sun to Light Shade. Chartreuse/yellow heart shaped, wrinkled leaves. Slug resistant. Purple flowers. A very large heavy textured gold leaf. H. 'Aztec Treasure' is a real unknown treasure in the hosta world. The (H. 'Golden Waffles' x H. 'Rough Waters') hybrid makes a stunning bright golden clump 2' wide x 1' tall. The nearly rounded leaves make a nice well proportioned clump that is topped with dark purple flowers on 2' scapes in early summer. A large plant with bright gold leaves of heavy texture; dark purple flowers. Bright golden yellow leaves are rounded with some puckering. Makes a very nice clump. Color is best with bright light. Purple flowers. This beautiful bright yellow, is just becoming available. It is slug resistant. Leaves are rounded and tent to pucker. Purple blooms. Forms a bright gold clump with attractive, rounded leaves. A true golden garden treasure! Dark purple flowers. Bright yellow-green, turning lighter yellow in more sun. This plant will take a couple of transplanting to find just the right spot for growth and color. |
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