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H. ‘Jipson Place Summer Solstice’ (R) 2016
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H. ‘Jipson Place Summer Solstice’

D. & J. Butler (ONIR)

Plant: 86in (218.4cm) diameter; 39in (99.1cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 15in (38.1cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 15 to 16 vein pairs; golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately wavy and corrugated overall.

Scape: 36 to 38in (91.4 to 96.5cm) high; green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; near white, pale lavender stripes deep inside; tubular; Indianapolis, IN; 6/18 - 6/30 - 7/11

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 12 years old; Indianapolis, IN

Notable Characteristics: Giant, fast grower. Withstands a lot of sun in Indiana. Around the summer solstice it's color begins a series of color changes. Show stopper across the garden.

Pod Parent: Parentage unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: emerges a celery/grey green, changes to pale yellow then golden yellow which holds until fall.

Section Class: I-3

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A