Hosta undulata (Otto & Dietr.) L.H.Bail.

Fully-hardy clump-forming perennial with twisted, deeply-channelled, lance-shaped leaves, marked with white or pale yellow, and funnel-shaped, mauve flowers in summer.  To 1m.  [RHSE, Hortus].  Regarded by some as a form of Hosta lancifolia Tratt. which see, but treated separately here.

Horticultural & Botanical History

Funkia undulata was introduced to Britain in 1834.  [JD].  Paxton’s Dictionary describes one variety, variegata, which is the form generally grown in gardens today. 

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [B.213/1843].

Notes

Published Jan 07, 2010 - 12:13 PM | Last updated Jan 07, 2010 - 01:30 PM

More details about Hosta undulata (Otto & Dietr.) L.H.Bail.
Family Hostaceae
Category
Region of origin

Japan
Synonyms
  • Hemerocallis undulata Siebold ex Otto & Dietr.
  • Funkia undulata Otto & Dietr.
  • Niobe undulata (Otto & Dietr.) Nash
Common Name

Wavy-leafed plantain lily
Name in the Camden Park Record

Hemerocallis undulata 
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