Hosta 'Silk Kimono' (Silk Kimono Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Silk Kimono'
CategoryPerennials
OriginH. Hansen & H. Gowen 1999. (H. 'Dorothy Benedict' x H. montana.)

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 cm
Spread150 cm
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicLeaf tips arch down visibly.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf Descriptiongrey-green leaves with an irregularly and widely margined creamy white siding. The leaf blade measures at 33 x 23 cm.
Flower DescriptionTubular flower bearing a purple-striped pale lavender colour. Grows on an upright, leafy, green, 90 cm scape.

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