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H. ‘Dumb Blonde’ (R) 2001
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H. ‘Dumb Blonde’

R. Simmering (ONIR)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 9in (22.9cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 12in (30.5cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 8 to 9 vein pairs; greenish yellow with .5in (1.3cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy

Scape: 12 to 18in (30.5 to 45.7cm) high; light green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; medium lavender, ; tubular; Bettendorf, IA; June 1 to July 15

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, light green pods

Clump History: original sport; 9 years old; Bettendorf, IA

Notable Characteristics: variegation comes out late in growing season with more sunlight

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Blond Elf'

Seasonal Color Change: both center and margin color become lighter as season progresses

Section Class: III-5a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A