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H. ‘Baby Boomer’ (R) 2002
Status: Published

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H. ‘Baby Boomer’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 66in (167.6cm) diameter; 34in (86.4cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 11.75in (29.8cm) long; 10.5in (26.7cm) wide; 13 to 14 vein pairs; medium green with unstable streaks of llight green, greenish yellow, yellow, golden yellow and cream with .5 to 2.5in (1.3 to 6.4cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; moderately twisted and deeply corrugated

Scape: 48 to 58in (121.9 to 147.3cm) high; glaucous green with creamy yellow streaks

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.6in (4.1cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/30 - 7/17 - 8/4

Seed: sets viable seeds, pink green or streaked pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: massive, vigorous; variegated glaucous leaves; tall scapes; produces variegated baby (boomers)

Pod Parent: H. 'Sea Prize'

Pollen Parent: H. montana 'Chirifu'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A