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H. ‘Carl A. Francis’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Carl A. Francis’

C. Francis (O) S. Chamberlain (NIR)

Plant: 13in (33.0cm) diameter; 5in (12.7cm) high; rhizomatous; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 4in (10.2cm) long; 0.5in (1.3cm) wide; 3 vein pairs; golden yellow with .4 to .5in (1.0 to 1.3cm) wide, medium green, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lance with tapered base; moderately folded

Scape: 13 to 14in (33.0 to 35.6cm) high; golden yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; medium lavender, purple striped; tubular; Manlius, NY; 7/9 - 7/18 - 7/25

Seed: sets viable seeds, greenish-yellow pods

Clump History: original sport; 3 years old; Manlius, NY

Notable Characteristics: small medio-variegated lance-leafed golden yellow hosta with golden yellow scapes and seed pods.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of a green seedling

Seasonal Color Change: center goes white with sun exposure

Section Class: V-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A