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H. ‘Sky High’ (R) 2005
Status: Published

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H. ‘Sky High’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 47in (119.4cm) diameter; 39in (99.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 12.5in (31.8cm) long; 12.5in (31.8cm) wide; 15 to 16 vein pairs; blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; moderately cupped, deeply corrugated

Scape: 41 to 48in (104.1 to 121.9cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale lavender, light purple striped, translucent edges; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/30 - 8/13 - 8/22

Seed: green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 9 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: very erect, giant sky high clump of glaucous blue green leaves

Pod Parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A