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H. ‘Blue Beetle’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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A. Malloy-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Blue Beetle’

A. Malloy (ONIR)

Plant: 24in (61.0cm) diameter; 11in (27.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7in (17.8cm) long; 5.5in (14.0cm) wide; 8 vein pairs; medium blue-green margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy

Scape: 11 to 12in (27.9 to 30.5cm) high; dark purple

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; white-lavender with purpl, purple streaks; tubular; South Salem, NY; 7/19 - 7/28 - 8/10

Seed: sets viable seeds, light green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 4 years old; South Salem, NY

Notable Characteristics: blue-green with purple petioles into the leaf

Pod Parent: H. 'Cinnamon Sticks'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A