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H. ‘Don's Gator Hide’ (R) 2016
Status: Published

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H. ‘Don's Gator Hide’

D. Rawson (ONIR)

Plant: 46in (116.8cm) diameter; 22in (55.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 7in (17.8cm) wide; 7 to 9 vein pairs; green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately cupped & folded and intensely corrugated overall.

Scape: 26 to 38in (66.0 to 96.5cm) high; green with red at the base

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.25in (5.7cm) long; medium lavender, medium lavender petals with white edges; tubular; Comstock Park, MI; 7/15 - 8/1 - 8/31

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with purple stripes pods

Clump History: original seedling; 10 years old; Comstock Park, MI

Notable Characteristics: Very large, coarsely corrugated and leaves have heavy substance. Red color at base of petioles and scapes. Heavy substance is passed on to progeny.

Pod Parent: Parentage unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A