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H. ‘Academy Smiles’ (R) 2008
Status: Published

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H. ‘Academy Smiles’

S. Chamberlain (ONIR)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 12in (30.5cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6in (15.2cm) long; 3.75in (9.5cm) wide; 6 vein pairs; medium green with .4 to .5in (1.0 to 1.3cm) wide, yellow to white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; moderately flat

Scape: 16 to 29in (40.6 to 73.7cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.88in (7.3cm) long; medium lavender, pale purple striped; tubular; Manlius, NY; 7/23 - 8/11 - 8/24

Seed: sets seeds viability is unknown, purple and green striped pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 5 years old; Manlius, NY

Notable Characteristics: small to medium yellow margined, lightening to white during season, showy flowers

Pod Parent: unregistered streaked seedling

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: margin whitens during season

Section Class: IV-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A