Hosta 'Marylin Monroe' (Marylin Monroe Hosta)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Cultivar | 'Marylin Monroe' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | J. Hawes/P & J. Ruh 2005. (Seed acquired from Japan of H. rupifraga 'Urajiro'.) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | The ruffled edge of the leave recurves to show the white underside. Dark purple anthers stand out against the paler lavender petals. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Thick leaves with a pale greyish green colour and piecrust edges. The leaf blade measures at 18 x 13 cm. |
| Flower Description | Funnel-shaped flower bearing a purple-striped pale lavender colour. Grows on an upright, leafy, purple-dotted, 45 cm scape. |
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