Name that Hosta # 30

evermore_gw z 4/5 NB

14 years ago

Try this one. It's an oldie, but not very common.

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hosta_freak
14 years ago
Looks kinda like Fringe Benefit. Phil
Janice
14 years ago
I agree with Phil--it sure looks like my 'Fringe Benefit'!
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evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
Not Fringe Benefit, but I can see why you thought so.

Steve
donrawson
14 years ago
Here are some that look kinda like that one: Brave Amherst, Carol, Crowned Imperial, Crusader, Green Gold, Leola Fraim, Mildred Seaver, Sundance.
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
Don, I love your lists. This one is the sister of one of those you name.

Steve
Janice
14 years ago
Steve, is your pic. accurate in looking somewhat blue/green like 'Frosted Jade'? ;o)
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
Hey_j, it's not Frosted Jade. The Hosta Library says this is gray-green, and that the hosta holds its color well. I find that it is bluish-green in early June (when this was taken) and becomes more gray-green as the season progresses. It always contrasts with Night before Christmas, above it.

Steve
Janice
14 years ago
It's not 'Robert Frost' is it?
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
"She" is not Robert Frost. More Scottish than New England!

Steve
Janice
14 years ago
'H.Iona'?
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
You did it, hey_j, that's Iona.
Janice
14 years ago
Whew!! I really worked hard for that one! Had you not given the 'hint', I'd have NEVER gotten it!!

Thanks, Steve, for the fun and the work--I LOVE a mystery challenge!!

janice
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
Original Author
14 years ago
Yes, Janice, I imagine you had to do a lot of research to find that one. Congrats and kudos! For those who don't have it (that would be most, I think), this is a fortunei sport, like H. Carol, mentioned by don_r.

Iona is one of my favorites simply because she is so reliable. A lot of folks give up on the green-with-cream-borders after they get two or three. But this one has a more subtle green, and grows well for me in dappled shade (under an apple tree). Probably we all have one or two hostas that are not commonly found. Makes the collection more interesting.

Thanks to those who gave this one a look and a guess.

Steve