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HostaLeatherneck

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Frank Nyikos 1998

Origin'Yellow Splash Rim' x 'Blue Dimples'

Size categorylarge

Plant height x width100x120 cm (39x47 in.)

Leaf length x width25x16 cm (10x6 in.)

Vein pairs10

Leaf colorblue-green>dark green

Variegation 

Leafa bit rippled margin, a bit shiny

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height90 cm (35 in.)

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length5 cm (2 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJuly

Fertilelimited/difficult

Podgreen

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoSoft powdery blue leaves that become semi-glossy dark green later in the summer. The shape of the leaves is like the pointing tool used by masons. Clumps for quickly. It is smaller yet reminiscent of 'Krossa Regal'. Veining is fairly pronounced. Virtually sterile.

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