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H. ‘Passionate Purple’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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H. ‘Passionate Purple’

Kuk's Forest Nursery (ONI) B. Kuk (R)

Plant: 38in (96.5cm) diameter; 22in (55.9cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 9in (22.9cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 5 to 6 vein pairs; dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lance with tapered base; lightly twisted, moderately wavy

Scape: 32 to 38in (81.3 to 96.5cm) high; dark maroon

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.5in (6.4cm) long; deep purple, ; tubular; Brecksville, OH; 8/20 - 8/30 - 9/15

Seed: sets viable seeds, dark maroon pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Brecksville, OH

Notable Characteristics: rapid grower with dark purple flowers, dark maroon scapes and seed pods

Pod Parent: H. pachyscapa

Pollen Parent: H. 'Sea Octopus'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A