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H. ‘MacBenedict’ (R) 2002
Status: Published

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H. ‘MacBenedict’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 37in (94.0cm) diameter; 27in (68.6cm) high; upright; slow growth rate

Leaf: 11.25in (28.6cm) long; 9.75in (24.8cm) wide; 15 prominent underneath vein pairs; medium green with unstable streaks of dark green, light green, greenish yellow, yellow and creamy wh flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; deeply corrugated

Scape: 26 to 29in (66.0 to 73.7cm) high

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, pale lavender with translucent margins; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/28 - 7/14 - 7/22

Seed: sets viable seeds, green or streaked pods

Clump History: original seedling; 9 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: very large, nearly round, medium green leaves with multi-colored streaks

Pod Parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7/4b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A