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H. ‘Radio Waves’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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Registered Clump Photo

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Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

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Clump Photo

H. ‘Radio Waves’

G. Johnson (ONIR)

Plant: 17in (43.2cm) diameter; 6in (15.2cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 4.5in (11.4cm) long; 1.5in (3.8cm) wide; 4 to 5 vein pairs; light green with .25 to .4in (0.6 to 1.0cm) wide, blue-green turns green, slightly rippled to wavy margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lance with tapered base; deeply wavy and moderately twisted

Scape: 15 to 17in (38.1 to 43.2cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: medium lavender, ; tubular; Marshalltown, IA; - -

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Marshalltown, IA

Notable Characteristics: fast growing; unique twisted , wavy leaves

Pod Parent: H. 'Shining Tot'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: center deepens to match margin color by late summer

Section Class: IV-8(6b-1)

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A