Eric Smith introduced this second generation
Tardiana-type seedling
in the 1960s. It was registered by the
British Hosta and
Hemerocallis Society (BHHS) on behalf of Smith in 1988. The
medium size plant forms a 17
inch high mound that is about 42 inches wide. The leaves have thick
substance and are slightly corrugated. Its very pale lavender flowers
bloom in late July followed by viable seeds.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...considered one of Eric Smith's
best Tardianas due to its bright blue color, attractive mound
habit and good growth rate."
The New Encyclopedia of Hostas by
Diana
Grenfell (2009) states: "Slow to moderate increase...The best of the
lighter blue hostas in the Tardiana Group with a rounder, more
pleasing leaf shape."
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"This is
one of
Eric Smith's hostas of the
Tardiana Group. It has nice
heart-shaped leaves and is the bluest of
the group I know. It also increases and
grows well. It is available from
Peter Ruh and Homestead Division for
about $30.00." |
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