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H. ‘Shimmering Silk’ (R) 1996
Status: Published

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H. ‘Shimmering Silk’

F. Davis (ONIR)

Plant: 46in (116.8cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 10in (25.4cm) long; 8.5in (21.6cm) wide; 9 vein pairs; dark green with flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; Select One

Scape: 26 to 32in (66.0 to 81.3cm) high; green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 2.13in (5.4cm) long; deep purple, ; bell; Palermo, ME; August 2 - August 26

Seed:

Clump History: 3 years old; Palermo, ME

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A