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H. ‘Sportscaster’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Leaf Photo

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Sportscaster’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 38in (96.5cm) diameter; 21in (53.3cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 10.75in (27.3cm) long; 8.5in (21.6cm) wide; 12 to 13 vein pairs; dark green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately corrugated and moderately wavy

Scape: 23 to 25in (58.4 to 63.5cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pure white, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/3 - 7/13 - 7/25

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: large dark green streaked leathery leaves

Pod Parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A