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H. ‘Purple Perfection’ (R) 2010
Status: Published

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H. ‘Purple Perfection’

H. & D. Benedict (ONI) R. Kuenster, AHS (R)

Plant: 14in (35.6cm) diameter; 6in (15.2cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 6.5in (16.5cm) long; 2in (5.1cm) wide; 5 to 7 vein pairs; dark blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lance with tapered base; lightly cupped

Scape: 9 to 12in (22.9 to 30.5cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1in (2.5cm) long; pale lavender, some lavender striping; tubular; Ackworth, IA; 7/20 - 7/30 - 8/10

Seed: seed set unknown

Clump History: a division of the original; 12 years old; Ackworth, IA

Notable Characteristics: blue with a purple tint in early spring

Pod Parent: H. 'Purple Verticulated Elf'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A