This is a seedling of the
species, H. ventricosa, that was
originated by
Gladys Holly of Wisconsin and registered on her behalf by
The American Hosta Society in 1986. It forms a large size (23 inches high
by 41 inches wide) mound that has shiny, dark green leaves
typical of those with
H. ventricosa in their background. The
flowers are bell-shaped, purple and appear in mid-summer
followed by viable seeds.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...found this to be a triploid which usually
indicates a low level of fertility. It, however, was a great
source of seedlings for
Herb Benedict and other hybridizers when
selfed."
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