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H. ‘Floppy Disk’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Floppy Disk’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 36in (91.4cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 12.25in (31.1cm) long; 9.5in (24.1cm) wide; 12 to 13 prominent under vein pairs; dark greenish yellow with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, golden yellow, moderately rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; and moderately cupped

Scape: 29 to 32in (73.7 to 81.3cm) high; greenish yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.88in (4.8cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/6 - 7/19 - 7/30

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: large, floppy golden yellow marginated leaves with white backs

Pod Parent: H. 'Sea Prize'

Pollen Parent: H. hypoleuca

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-5b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A