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H. ‘Greenback’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Greenback’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 33in (83.8cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7.75in (19.7cm) long; 6.5in (16.5cm) wide; 12 prominent underneath vein pairs; dark green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately cupped and lightly corrugated

Scape: 22 to 25in (55.9 to 63.5cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.6in (4.1cm) long; pale purple, pale purple with deep purple striping; bell; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/4 - 7/18 - 8/1

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: mound-like clump of shiny dark green leaves with good substance

Pod Parent: H. 'Galaxy'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A