Hosta
'Blue Chip'
Dr. Ralph H. Benedict (ONIR)
1997
IV -
Small
-
2 -
Blue
ID #01503
Plant:
15 inch diameter,
9 inches high.
Mound-like
with a slow growth rate.
Leaf:
2.75 in. long,
2.5 in. wide
7
pair of
veins.
Leaf center color is
intensely blue green
with a
flat
margin.
Dull on top,
dull underneath;
Leaf appearance is
deeply cupped
.
Leaf shape is nearly round
with a rounded base
.
Scape:
5 inches high.
Ranges from 4 inches
up to 6 inches high.
Flower:
.86 in. long.
Color is
near white,
lavender center;
bell shape;
fertile.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota:
Bloom starts early August
bloom peaks on mid August
finishes late August
start code 5
peak code 5
finish code 5
.
.
Seed:
Pod color is
blue green.
Clump History:
The clump measured was
6
years old, growing in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Notable Characteristics:
Petiole stout and semi-circular
Parentage:
hybrid
from
Hosta
'Dorset Blue'
Trace to species or form
(through hybrid):
This hosta has been listed under the following classifications:
Pod Parent
Leaf Size Small Color 2
Registered in 1997
Dr. Ralph H. Benedict
from
Species
Tardiana
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