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H. ‘Big Bad John’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘Big Bad John’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 54in (137.2cm) diameter; 27in (68.6cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 15.5in (39.4cm) long; 11.5in (29.2cm) wide; 17 vein pairs; medium green streaked with golden yellow or creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny with glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately wavy, moderately corrugated

Scape: 36 to 41in (91.4 to 104.1cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, translucent edge; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/25 - 7/10 - 7/22

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: Giant glossy, rippled seedling from H. 'Dorothy Benedict', golden yellow streaking, tall scapes, colors hold until fall

Pod Parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A