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H. ‘Forever Young’ (R) 2016
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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Forever Young’

M. Zilis (O) L. Port (N) J. Husemann (IR)

Plant: 48in (121.9cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 12in (30.5cm) long; 9in (22.9cm) wide; 10 vein pairs; dark green heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately twisted and wavy overall.

Scape: 40 to 50in (101.6 to 127.0cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale lavender, translucent edges and medium lavender striping; tubular; Asbury, IA; 7/15 - 7/20 - 8/11

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

Clump History: original seedling; 10 years old; Asbury, IA

Notable Characteristics: Deeply veined, wavy-edged, very dark green leaves held on tall petioles.

Pod Parent: H. 'Lily Pad'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Rosedale Doughboy'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A