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H. ‘American King of the Woods’ (R) 2007
Status: Published

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H. ‘American King of the Woods’

V. Wade (ONIR)

Plant: 60in (152.4cm) diameter; 36in (91.4cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 19in (48.3cm) long; 16in (40.6cm) wide; 18 to 20 vein pairs; intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; lightly wavy, intensely corrugated

Scape: 33 to 36in (83.8 to 91.4cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.25 to 2.5in (5.7cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Bellville, OH; 6/25 - 7/11 - 7/20

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 6 years old; Bellville, OH

Notable Characteristics: giant mound, intensely puckered, intensely elevated veins, segmented crimping between veins

Pod Parent: H. 'Elegans' selfed

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A