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H. ‘Hot Button’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Leaf Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Hot Button’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 20in (50.8cm) diameter; 10in (25.4cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 4.75in (12.1cm) long; 4in (10.2cm) wide; 9 vein pairs; lime yellow with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly cupped, lightly corrugated

Scape: 15 to 18in (38.1 to 45.7cm) high; greenish-yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; pale lavender, pale purple striped, translucent edges; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/14 - 7/26 - 8/9

Seed: green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 9 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: unusual lime yellow leaves, yellow margins reminiscent of key lime pie

Pod Parent: seedling of H. 'Galaxy'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-5a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A