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H. ‘Rachel’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Rachel’

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

Plant: 34in (86.4cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 9in (22.9cm) long; 8in (20.3cm) wide; 10 vein pairs; dark green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, variable golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; lightly cupped, moderately corrugated

Scape: 26 to 29in (66.0 to 73.7cm) high; medium green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; deep purple, ; bell; Brecksville, OH; 7/18 - 7/23 - 8/8

Seed: sets viable seeds, medium green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: outstanding color contrast with dark purple flowers, large, plump seed pods

Pod Parent: H. 'Heartache'

Pollen Parent: H. ventricosa

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-5b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A