Hosta 'Van Wade'
B. Kuk 90
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Shop Available HostaItem #: 1504
Zones: 3a to 9b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 12" tall
Origin: Hybrid
H. 'Van Wade' is an outstanding Bob Kuk selection of a Herb Benedict cross (H. 'Dorothy Benedict' x H. 'Northern Lights'). The 17" wide clumps feature cupped and nearly round dark green, heavily corrugated leaves with a wide creamy margin. In early summer, the clumps are topped with light lavender flowers on 30" scapes.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
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