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HostaFort Knox

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Jill & Jim Wilkins 1989

Origin'Gold Regal' x 'Aspen Gold'

Size categorymedium - large

Plant height x width 

Leaf length x width30x20 cm (12x8 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf coloryellow

Variegation 

Leafgood

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height85 cm (33 in.)

Flowerlavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly - August

Fertileyes

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoOutstanding bright upright gold.
A Wilkins hybrid of 'Gold Regal' X 'Aspen Gold' registered with the AHS in 1989 but has been very rare in the trade.
Improves on 'Gold Regal' in having a brighter gold color and better substance. Outstanding background or specimen plant.

Sports'Here's Lookin' at You Kid' sport/gy

Progeny'Big Fella' = PP x 'Mississippi Delta'
'Spotlight' = PP x 'Elatior'