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H. ‘October Sky’ (R) 2008
Status: Published

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H. ‘October Sky’

D. Dean (ONIR)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 14in (35.6cm) high; semi-upright

Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 4in (10.2cm) wide; 9 to 10 vein pairs; intensely blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate moderately folded

Scape: 18 to 20in (45.7 to 50.8cm) high; glaucous blue-green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.63in (4.1cm) long; near white, pale lavender center, with white to translucent edge; tubular; Ramsey, MN; 8/7 - 8/16 - 8/26

Seed: sets viable seeds, glaucous green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 6 years old; Ramsey, MN

Notable Characteristics: intense powder blue, top and bottom of leaf, slight pucker, creamy green with pink blush bracts

Pod Parent: H. 'Frosted Dimples'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Salute'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A