H. ‘American Sweetheart’ |
H. Hansen (ONIR) |
Plant: 24in (61.0cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; upright; slow growth rate
Leaf: 9in (22.9cm) long; 7in (17.8cm) wide; 10 to 11 vein pairs; creamy white with 2 to 3in (5.1 to 7.6cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; flat
Scape: 26 to 30in (66.0 to 76.2cm) high; white
Scape Bracts:
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Waseca, MN; 8/5 - - 8/20
Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, near white pods
Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Waseca, MN
Notable Characteristics: more substance, thicker and larger leaves than H. 'Sea Thunder'; felt to be a polyploid sport
Pod Parent: N/A
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Sea Thunder'
Seasonal Color Change: center changes from creamy yellow in spring to white in summer
Section Class: III-6a
Patent/PBR Number: PBR24530 QZ
Additional Comments: N/A