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H. ‘Espresso’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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M. Zilis-Hosta-Images

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M. Zilis-Hosta-Images

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Registered Clump Photo

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Flower Photo

H. ‘Espresso’

M. Zilis (OIR) M. Vanous (N)

Plant: 35in (88.9cm) diameter; 17in (43.2cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 9.5in (24.1cm) long; 6in (15.2cm) wide; 10 vein pairs; dark green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with rounded base; flat

Scape: 24 to 0in (61.0 to 0.0cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; pale purple, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 8/20 - 9/3 - 9/10

Seed: sets viable seeds

Clump History: original seedling; 19 years old; Rochelle, IL

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: H. 'Aqua Velva'

Pollen Parent: H. rupifraga

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A