H. ‘Urchin’
(R)
2013
Status: Published
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H. ‘Urchin’ |
D. & M. Beilstein (ONIR) |
Plant: 13in (33.0cm) diameter; 8in (20.3cm) high; mound-like; medium to fast growth rate
Leaf: 5in (12.7cm) long; 1.25in (3.2cm) wide; 5 vein pairs; medium green flat margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath; lance with Tapered base; moderately folded, moderately wavy
Scape: 36 to 0in (91.4 to 0.0cm) high; purple
Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves
Flower: 1in (2.5cm) long; medium lavender, ; tubular; Mansfield, OH; - -
Seed: sets viable seed, purple pods
Clump History: original seedling; 3 years old; Mansfield, OH
Notable Characteristics: unique little hosta with leaves seen to have points at the end of the ruffles, the green leaves stand out from the plant like spines, seed pods are an unusual glaucous purple
Pod Parent: (sdlg of long cross which included H.' Candy Dish', H. pycnophylla, H. 'Harvest Dandy' and H. 'Raspberry Sorbet'
Pollen Parent: H. 'Atom Smasher' open pollinated sdlg
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: IV-1
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A