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H. ‘Sarah's Sister’ (R) 2015 (2016)
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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Sarah's Sister’

G. Hicks (OIR) S. Hicks (N)

Plant: 35in (88.9cm) diameter; 18in (45.7cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 6in (15.2cm) wide; 9 vein pairs; medium green with irregular gold streaks with .125 to .75in (0.3 to 1.9cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; Ovate with rounded base; lightly corrugated, moderately flat

Scape: 32 to 38in (81.3 to 96.5cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, slightly darker striping; tubular; Edgecomb, ME; 7/20 - 8/1 - 8/25

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original sport; 5 years old; Edgecomb, ME

Notable Characteristics: Gold streaks that lighten to cream are highly variable throughout the leaf and sometimes the margins as well.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. Fortunei Aureomarginata'

Seasonal Color Change: golden streaks and yellow margins lighten to cream as season progresses

Section Class: III-5b

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A