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H. ‘Shark's Tooth’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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F. Nyikos-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

F. Nyikos-Hosta-Images

Leaf Photo

Item 1

Registered Clump Photo

Item 1

Leaf Photo

H. ‘Shark's Tooth’

F. Nyikos (ONIR)

Plant: 18in (45.7cm) diameter; 6in (15.2cm) high; rhizomatous; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 2in (5.1cm) long; 2in (5.1cm) wide; 5 to 6 vein pairs; medium grayish green slightly serrated margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; lightly cupped, lightly folded, lightly wavy

Scape: 16 to 18in (40.6 to 45.7cm) high

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; whitish, purple striped; tubular; Unionville, IN; 6/20 - 6/24 - 7/4

Seed: sets viable seeds, whitish green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Unionville, IN

Notable Characteristics: small rhizomatous ground cover with serrated leaf edge

Pod Parent: H. venusta

Pollen Parent: H. 'Teaspoon'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: V-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A