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H. ‘Kifukurin Ko Mame’ (R) 2002 (2018)
Status: Published

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H. ‘Kifukurin Ko Mame’

Unknown (ONI) P. Ruh (R)

Plant: 7in (17.8cm) diameter; 3.5in (8.9cm) high; flat mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 2.13in (5.4cm) long; 0.63in (1.6cm) wide; 2 prominent vein pairs; light to medium green with .02in (0.1cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lance with tapered base; moderately wavy, lightly cupped and lightly folded

Scape: 7 to 9in (17.8 to 22.9cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.25in (3.2cm) long; lavender edged white, striped; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 8/22 - 8/29 - 9/8

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: TC; 3 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: small size; marginated

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: V-4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: P. Ruh wished to register as Fukurin Ko Mame (has references) but that name was already in the trade (didn't know if they were the same or not). Ruh agreed to register it as Kifukurin Ko Mame. Found on Kyushu Island in Japan.