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H. ‘Mean Joe Green’ (R) 2008
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H. ‘Mean Joe Green’

S. & S. Zolock (ONIR)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 15in (38.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 5.25in (13.3cm) wide; 8 to 10 vein pairs; blue-green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly cupped, lightly corrugated

Scape: 24 to 27in (61.0 to 68.6cm) high; green with purple streaking

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale lavender, dark lavender streaking; tubular; Belle Vernon, PA; 8/1 - 8/15 - 8/31

Seed: sets viable seeds, dark lavender pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 7 years old; Belle Vernon, PA

Notable Characteristics: dark lavender flower buds, disease and insect resistant, flower head clustered, thick substance

Pod Parent: H. 'Riptide'

Pollen Parent: seedling

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: green in fall

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A