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H. ‘Big Mamma's House’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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H. ‘Big Mamma's House’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 58in (147.3cm) diameter; 33in (83.8cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 16.25in (41.3cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 17 prominent underneath vein pairs; dark blue green with unstable streaks of greenish yellow, yellow and creamy white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; and moderately wavy

Scape: 27 to 37in (68.6 to 94.0cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, translucent edge; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/30 - 7/12 - 7/19

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: giant, streaked, pod parent with white backs and heavy substance

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