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H. ‘Mammoth Ears’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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H. ‘Mammoth Ears’

G. R. Kruer (ONIR)

Plant: 62in (157.5cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 16in (40.6cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 17 to 18 vein pairs; medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly twisted, moderately folded, moderately wavy, deeply corrugated

Scape: 28 to 36in (71.1 to 91.4cm) high; light green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.75in (7.0cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Milton, DE; 6/28 - 7/7 - 7/16

Seed: sets seeds viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 6 years old; Milton, DE

Notable Characteristics: extremely large, ium blue crinkled leaves, lacking substance, which creates a vertical, floppy look.

Pod Parent: H. 'Elegans'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: becomes medium green and shiny as season progresses

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A