H. ‘Ki Nakafu Otome’ |
Unknown (Japan) (O) M. Zilis (NR) Unknown (I) |
Plant: 20in (50.8cm) diameter; 5in (12.7cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 3in (7.6cm) long; 2in (5.1cm) wide; 3 to 5 vein pairs; greenish yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy
Scape: 10 to 20in (25.4 to 50.8cm) high
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; deep purple, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 6/26 - 7/6 - 7/16 (** codes: 3-4-4)
Seed: seed set unknown
Clump History: 5 years old; Rochelle, IL
Notable Characteristics: long-standing cultivar from Japan. Name by associating the Japanese cultivar with its species name.
Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: center turns green by mid-summer
Section Class: IV-6a
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: (syn) venusta 'Aureonebulosa'; venusta 'Kinakafu'; venusta 'gold-centered'