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Paradigm

Medium Large

Mature Clump
20" high x 46" wide


Pale Lavender Flowers

AHGA Hosta of the Year
2007
AHS Registration: Walden West and Chuck Purtyman 1999.

Origin: Sport of Abiqua Recluse.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Tolerance: Light shade.

Comments: Impressive blue-green margin with chartreuse to gold center.  
Strong corrugation and thick substance.  Color intensifies as season
progresses.  
Emerges late in season.  Formerly known as Abiqua Paradigm.
Main sources for Hosta information are:
The Hosta Handbook by Mark Zilis.  Copyright 2000.
The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas by Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack.  Copyright 2004.