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H. ‘Ruffian’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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H. ‘Ruffian’

S. Asch (ONIR)

Plant: 35in (88.9cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like

Leaf: 5in (12.7cm) long; 3in (7.6cm) wide; 8 to 9 vein pairs; dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; ovate with tapered base; lightly cupped, lightly folded, deeply wavy, lightly corrugated

Scape: 30 to 0in (76.2 to 0.0cm) high; green with red tint

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves edged in white

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale lavender, slight striping; tubular; Clawson, MI; 7/1 - 7/12 - 7/20

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with red tint pods

Clump History: the original sport; 7 years old; Clawson, MI

Notable Characteristics: micely mounded with very wavy green leaves. Red tinged scapes with beautiful pale lavender flowers starting the beginning of July. May have streaky or edged leaves.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Ruffled Feathers'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: IV-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A