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H. ‘Greased Lightning’ (R) 2005
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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Greased Lightning’

Kuk's Forest Nursery (ONI) B. Kuk (R)

Plant: 32in (81.3cm) diameter; 21in (53.3cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 12in (30.5cm) long; 5.5in (14.0cm) wide; 13 to 14 vein pairs; golden yellow with .5 to 1.5in (1.3 to 3.8cm) wide, variable creamy yellow, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with tapered base; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated

Scape: 24 to 28in (61.0 to 71.1cm) high

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Brecksville, OH; 7/5 - 7/15 - 7/28

Seed: sets viable seeds, light green pods

Clump History: original sport; 5 years old; Brecksville, OH

Notable Characteristics: outstanding color contrast in leaf

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Prairie Fire'

Seasonal Color Change: becomes medium green in fall with a golden yellow margin

Section Class: II-5a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A