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H. ‘Evening Star’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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H. ‘Evening Star’

K. Watanabe (O) P. Ruh (NI) P. & J. Ruh (R)

Plant: 17in (43.2cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 5.5in (14.0cm) long; 2.63in (6.7cm) wide; 8 prominent vein pairs; medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; wide lance with tapered base; lightly corrugated, lightly twisted and moderately wavy

Scape: 15 to 19in (38.1 to 48.3cm) high; deep green -- purple tint

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; Deep lavender blue, white striped; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 8/14 - 8/28 - 9/13

Seed: sets viable seeds, streaked purple pods

Clump History: a division of the original; 7 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: starlike flowers of unusual shade -- deep lavender blue

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: IV-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A