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H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’

J. Stadden (ONIR)

Plant: 8in (20.3cm) diameter; 3in (7.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 2.25in (5.7cm) long; 1in (2.5cm) wide; 4 to 5 vein pairs; white and green streaks with .1in (0.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly folded and lightly wavy

Scape: 8 to 10in (20.3 to 25.4cm) high; green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; medium lavender, ; tubular; Wooster, OH; 8/10 - 8/20 - 9/1

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original sport; 4 years old; Wooster, OH

Notable Characteristics: seasonal change from white to green center; new leaves emerge white, becoming green

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Allan P. McConnell'

Seasonal Color Change: leaves emerge white with green streaks and speckles; center becomes increasingly green

Section Class: V-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A