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H. ‘Mirth’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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H. ‘Mirth’

N. Matsubayashi (OI) P. Ruh (N) P. & J. Ruh (R)

Plant: 13.5in (34.3cm) diameter; 8.5in (21.6cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 4in (10.2cm) long; 2.5in (6.4cm) wide; 6 prominent vein pairs; light green with green veins with .25 to 1in (0.6 to 2.5cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy and deeply curled tip

Scape: 15.5 to 0in (39.4 to 0.0cm) high; light green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; pale lavender, purple striped; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 8/9 - 8/22 - 9/5

Seed: does not set seed

Clump History: original seedling; 4 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: unusual variegation; green veins

Pod Parent: H. 'Happiness'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: IV-8 (green veins)

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A