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H. ‘John Metzgar’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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S. & S. Zolock-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘John Metzgar’

S. & S. Zolock (ONIR)

Plant: 42in (106.7cm) diameter; 18in (45.7cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 9in (22.9cm) long; 8.2in (20.8cm) wide; 9 to 10 vein pairs; dark green heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with cordate base; flat with twisted tip

Scape: 38 to 52in (96.5 to 132.1cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; medium purple, white throat and very thin white margin at tip; bell; Belle Vernon, PA; 7/5 - 7/15 - 7/30

Seed: sets viable seeds, green/brown pods

Clump History: original seedling; 8 years old; Belle Vernon, PA

Notable Characteristics: lavender flower with white throat

Pod Parent: H. ventricosa

Pollen Parent: unnamed seedling

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A