H. ‘Ani Machi’ |
Unknown (ONI) P. & J. Ruh (R) |
Plant: 32in (81.3cm) diameter; 21.5in (54.6cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 6.25in (15.9cm) long; 3.38in (8.6cm) wide; 6 prominent vein pairs; mottled yellow and green with some streaking with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; broadly lance with flat base; curly tip, moderately twisted and moderately wavy
Scape: 25 to 34in (63.5 to 86.4cm) high; pale green with red spots near the flowers
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; purple, white striped; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 8/2 - 8/16 - 8/30
Seed: sets viable seeds, lavender pods
Clump History: TC; 6 years old; Chesterland, OH
Notable Characteristics: unusual color; color shows on leaf back; robust; twisted leaf tips
Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: IV-6a
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments:
Ani= name of town in Akita Prefecture; Machi means town: Schmid page 131. This is the correct name for what has been marketed as Geisha.