H. ‘Guiding Light’ (R) 2001

Status: Published

H. ‘Guiding Light’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 44in (111.8cm) diameter; 32in (81.3cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 12.25in (31.1cm) long; 9in (22.9cm) wide; 13 to 14 prominent undern vein pairs; medium and dark green with .5 to 2.25in (1.3 to 5.7cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; ovate with cordate base; lightly twisted, lightly wavy and deeply corrugated

Scape: 44 to 46in (111.8 to 116.8cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; deep purple, deep purple exterior; pale lavender interior with purple striping; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/8 - 7/20 - 8/4

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI