Hosta longipes 'Aurea'
Japan NR
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Item #: 1966
Zones: 3a to 9b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 12" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Japan
This is a golden leaf form (actually chartreuse) of the Japanese species, H. longipes. The long narrow leaves emerge gold and then change to green as the season progresses. Each 18" wide clump is topped in late summer with 20" purple scapes with purple flowers.
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