I think this may be HVX...

Garden_of_Mu · Post by **Garden_of_Mu** » Aug 28, 2005 7:48 pm

A friend bought this hosta earlier this spring. It had some name like Ghost Spirit or something and the leaves had this streaky-ness to the coloration. This summer it put up two new leaves that look nothing like the ealier ones. It is not a sport, but coming from the sole crown. After looking at some info on HVX here I think the streakiness on this hosta may be the virus and for some reason the new leaves aren't infected yet. What do you hosta experts think?

Post by **Chris_W** » Aug 28, 2005 8:51 pm

Hi Mike,

Not to worry, that is what Ghost Spirit does. It starts out middle variegated and the variegation becomes misted/streaky as the leaves age. Next spring it will all come up middle variegated again

Garden_of_Mu · Post by **Garden_of_Mu** » Sep 03, 2005 11:32 am

Thanks Chris! Good to know what to expect. Personally I dislike the streakiness, but my friend thinks its great. Appreciate the help!

HostaIsland · Post by **HostaIsland** » Sep 22, 2005 7:39 am

My Ghost Spirit looks the same. I think it is fine and HEALTHY.