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H. ‘Sum Like it Hot’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

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H. ‘Sum Like it Hot’

J. Vrable (O) E. Elslager (NIR)

Plant: 29in (73.7cm) diameter; 21in (53.3cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 15.5in (39.4cm) long; 11in (27.9cm) wide; 13 vein pairs; medium green with unstable streaks of greenish yellow, yellow, golden yellow, and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; deeply corrugated and lightly cupped

Scape: 34 to 0in (86.4 to 0.0cm) high; green streaked with yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.6in (6.6cm) long; medium lavender, translucent edge and purple striping; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/30 - 8/13 - 8/23

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original sport; 4 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: large light green pod parent streaked with yellow; white back; heavy, leathery substance

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A