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H. ‘Light of Day’ (R) 2016
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H. ‘Light of Day’

D. Dean (OIR) G. Lindheimer (N)

Plant: 27in (68.6cm) diameter; 10in (25.4cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6.25in (15.9cm) long; 4.5in (11.4cm) wide; 7 to 8 vein pairs; greenish yellow with .5 to 1.75 featheredin (1.3 to 4.4cm) wide, slightly blue-green w/ medium green intermediate color, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately folded, lightly wavy and corrugated overall.

Scape: 19 to 25in (48.3 to 63.5cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.25in (3.2cm) long; pale lavender, slightly darker mid-rib; bell; Ramsey, MN; 6/15 - 6/25 - 7/8

Seed: sets viable seeds, medium green with pink blush pods

Clump History: original sport; 7 years old; Ramsey, MN

Notable Characteristics: Tricolor with yellow center, narrow med-green intermediate color & slightly blue-green edges feather into the center. Petiole & scape match center color & pods have pink blush.

Pod Parent: H. 'Little Wonder'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Whimsey'

Sport Parent: Sport of seedling with parentage shown at right >>

Seasonal Color Change: Dark green margin with creamy-white center late

Section Class: IV-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A