This hybrid of H. longipes x
H. pycnophylla
was registered by
Peter Ruh of Ohio
in 1999 on behalf of the originator,
Hajime Sugita of Japan. It grows
into a medium size hosta about 13 inches in height with a spread of
31 inches.
The foliage is
dark green with purple-red petioles and slightly rippled with
smooth texture and thick substance. It blooms in September on
reddish scapes followed by seeds in greenish red pods.
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