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H. ‘Buttercup’ (R) 2010
Status: Published

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R. Kuenster, AHS-Hosta-Images

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R. Kuenster, AHS-Hosta-Images

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H. ‘Buttercup’

H. & D. Benedict (ONI) R. Kuenster, AHS (R)

Plant: 42in (106.7cm) diameter; 22in (55.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 10.25in (26.0cm) long; 8.75in (22.2cm) wide; 12 to 14 vein pairs; golden yellow flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; moderately cupped, moderately folded, moderately corrugated

Scape: 30 to 34in (76.2 to 86.4cm) high; light green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.875in (4.8cm) long; near white, ; Ackworth, IA; 7/15 - 7/25 - 8/10

Seed: sets seeds viability is unknown, light green pods

Clump History: a division of the original; 12 years old; Ackworth, IA

Notable Characteristics: nice golden yellow with heavy puckering

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-3

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A