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H. ‘Biggie’ (R) 2003
Status: Published

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H. ‘Biggie’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 61in (154.9cm) diameter; 31in (78.7cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 9.75in (24.8cm) long; 9in (22.9cm) wide; 14 vein pairs; dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; and moderately cupped

Scape: 33 to 36in (83.8 to 91.4cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/21 - 7/30 - 8/13

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

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

Notable Characteristics: upright, cupped, deeply corrugated green leaves with heavy substance and white backs

Pod Parent: H. 'Sea Prize'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Maekawa'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A