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H. ‘Cosmic Smiles’ (R) 2012
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H. ‘Cosmic Smiles’

R. Kuenster (ONIR)

Plant: 40in (101.6cm) diameter; 21in (53.3cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 8.5in (21.6cm) wide; 13 to 15 vein pairs; blue-green streaked with yellow and white slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with Cordate base; lightly twisted, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated

Scape: 26 to 29in (66.0 to 73.7cm) high; lavender

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; medium lavender, medium lavender to purple striping; tubular; Iowa City, IA; 6/25 - 7/1 - 7/20

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 8 years old; Iowa City, IA

Notable Characteristics: lavender scapes are very noticeable, twisted leaf tip

Pod Parent: H. 'Cosmic Hippie'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Fudge Ripple'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A