Name of Hybridizer: | Ed Elslager |
Year of Registration: | 2009 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18-28 in.tall-Large (leaf 81-144 sq.in.) |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Broadly ovate, Wavy, Corrugated, Slightly shiny. Forms a large, arching vase-shaped clump with dark green, heart shaped leaves with variable yellow margins. Margin turns pure white by summer. Slug resistant. |
Flower Color: | Other: Lavender tubular shaped flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Parentage: | Foxy Doxy x Hosta hypoleuca |
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