H. ‘Green Furrows’

Overview

'Green Furrows' was registered by E. Schulz in 1981, parentage unknown. The entry is short: dark green leaves, glossy on top, 8 by 6 in (20.3 by 15.2 cm) with 12 to 13 vein pairs. The name points to deep veining, though the record itself does not describe the texture.

In the Garden

Only one plant dimension is on file, a diameter of 20 in (50.8 cm); height, habit, growth rate and scape height are all missing.

How it compares

'Lucille' (2001), a cross of 'Josephine' and 'Green Piecrust', is another dark green. Its record notes very shiny 9 by 5 in leaves with a piecrust margin and heavy substance, on an upright plant of 30 by 18 in with dark green scapes of 36 to 46 in.

'Floramora' (2012) is a medium green alternative: its record describes large, fragrant white flowers with lavender tips, opening in September over a mound-like, fast-growing plant of 30 by 16 in, with medium green 10 by 6 in leaves. Pick it if late, scented flowers matter more than leaf color.

'Morning Angel' (2000) is closer in leaf size, dark green and 6 by 5 in, but its record is just as thin: no plant size, near-white flowers. Its flowers are near white, against the lavender of 'Green Furrows'.

Flowers and other notes

Lavender flowers are the one bloom detail on file, with no dates or seed notes. Our hosta care page covers the basics.

Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Green Furrows' (#2323), 'Lucille' (#3551), 'Floramora' (#1821) and 'Morning Angel' (#3897), hostaregistrar.org.