Friday, March 23, 2012

Hosta of the Day - 'Indy Parade Lap'

I know that people who read my blog do not like it when I post pictures of hostas they cannot easily find, but this hosta is just too cute not to blog about.  Hosta 'Indy Parade Lap' was a convention hosta in 2007.  Convention hosta means that it was given to those who attended the American Hosta Society convention in a given year.  I attended the one in Indianapolis, and attendees were given either 'Indy Parade Lap', 'Indy Finish Line', or 'Indy Winner Circle'.  'Indy Parade Lap' has long, narrow, twisty green leaves with a a very thin cream colored margin.  It's a very vigorous growing hosta, and has great dark blueish purple flowers in fall.  If you cannot find this hosta, look for hosta 'Stiletto' which is very similar. 
hosta 'Indy Parade Lap' 2009
hosta 'Indy Parade Lap' 2011
The flowers on hosta 'Indy Parade Lap'



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