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H. ‘Kathy's Clown’ (R) 2008
Status: Published

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H. ‘Kathy's Clown’

K. Ripperger (ONIR)

Plant: 21in (53.3cm) diameter; 25in (63.5cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.5in (21.6cm) long; 6.5in (16.5cm) wide; 8 to 10 vein pairs; yellow with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, dark green with light green inner edge, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, some puckering

Scape: 34 to 36in (86.4 to 91.4cm) high; light green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; pale lavender, whitish throat; tubular; Indianola, IA; 6/18 - - - 7/24

Seed: does not set seed

Clump History: the original sport; 4 years old; Indianola, IA

Notable Characteristics: large, semi upright, of 3 distinct colors. Better than average substance, not prone to slug damage or melting out.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. Undulata Erromena

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A