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H. ‘Short and Sweet’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Short and Sweet’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 7.75in (19.7cm) diameter; 4.5in (11.4cm) high; upright; slow growth rate

Leaf: 3.25in (8.3cm) long; 1.75in (4.4cm) wide; 4 vein pairs; light blue green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow and creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; lightly cupped and lightly corrugated

Scape: 6 to 8in (15.2 to 20.3cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.8in (4.6cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/20 - 7/30 - 8/13

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: small, streaked bluish-green hosta with good substance

Pod Parent: H. 'Whoopee'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: V-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A