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H. ‘Roostertail’ (R) 2002
Status: Published

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H. ‘Roostertail’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 23in (58.4cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 10.5in (26.7cm) long; 9in (22.9cm) wide; 12 vein pairs; dark blue green with unstable streaks of creamy white nearly confluent in the center of the leaf flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; deeply corrugated

Scape: 27 to 32in (68.6 to 81.3cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/13 - 7/21 - 8/10

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: bold, creamy-white fleur-de-lis pattern is reminiscent of rooster tail feathers

Pod Parent: H. 'William Lachman'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A