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H. ‘Blue Ridge Mountains’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

E. Elslager-Hosta-Images

Registered Leaf Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Blue Ridge Mountains’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 35in (88.9cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 12.25in (31.1cm) long; 9.75in (24.8cm) wide; 14 prominent underneath vein pairs; medium blue green with .5 to 3in (1.3 to 7.6cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; deeply corrugated

Scape: 33 to 37in (83.8 to 94.0cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.1in (5.3cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/9 - 7/21 - 8/3

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: large blue-green leaves with 'mountain' ridges and wide greenish-yellow 'valleys'; white backed; good substance

Pod Parent: H. 'Galaxy'

Pollen Parent: H. hypoleuca

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: II-5b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A