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H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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H. ‘An Old Smoothie’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 32in (81.3cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 5.75in (14.6cm) long; 3.25in (8.3cm) wide; 7 to 8 vein pairs; medium green with unstable streaks of blue green, light green, dark green, greenish yellow and cream flat margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly flat

Scape: 15 to 24in (38.1 to 61.0cm) high; glaucous green with creamy white streaks

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, transparent margins with purple stripes; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/29 - 8/7 - 8/15

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green or streaked pods

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

Notable Characteristics: small, smooth, leathery, streaky leaves, with good substance and white backs

Pod Parent: H. 'William Lachman'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A