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H. ‘King of the Hill’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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H. ‘King of the Hill’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 23in (58.4cm) diameter; 36in (91.4cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 14in (35.6cm) long; 10.5in (26.7cm) wide; 15 to 16 vein pairs; medium green streaked with light green, blue-green, dark green and golden yellow heavily rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated

Scape: 39 to 46in (99.1 to 116.8cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.2in (5.6cm) long; near white, lavender striped, translucent edges; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/27 - 8/13 - 8/23

Seed: sets viable seeds, glaucous green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: stunning giant shiny, rippled multicolored leaves on thick 24 inch petioles, white flowers and backs. Sibling of H. 'Queen of the Hill'

Pod Parent: H. 'Galaxy'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A