This hybrid of
H.
rupifraga was originated from
Dr.
Shuichi Hirao of
Japan. It was
registered by
Peter Ruh of Ohio in 1997. It forms a medium size mound of light green foliage
about 18 inches tall with lavender flowers bloom in September.
This cultivar is part of the "Hirao
Series" of hostas. According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "Peter Ruh attempted to register this plant as 'Doctor Shuichi
Hirao', but that name was not allowed."


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