Perennials > Hosta > Hosta 'Marylin Monroe'
Hosta
'Marylin Monroe'
Marylin Monroe Hosta
Origin: J. Hawes/P & J. Ruh 2005. (Seed acquired from Japan of H. rupifraga 'Urajiro'.)
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Hosta |
| Cultivar |
| 'Marylin Monroe' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Height |
| 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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