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H. ‘Patent Leather’ (R) 2001
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. ‘Patent Leather’

V. Wade (O) E. Elslager (NIR)

Plant: 29in (73.7cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6.5in (16.5cm) long; 4.75in (12.1cm) wide; 8 prominent underneath vein pairs; medium green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; moderately corrugated

Scape: 18 to 21in (45.7 to 53.3cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; medium lavender, medium lavender with deep purple striping; translucent margins; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/23 - 8/2 - 8/14

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: very shiny bright green leaves of good substance

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A