H. ‘Birth of the Blues’
(R)
2005
Status: Published
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H. ‘Birth of the Blues’ |
E. Elslager (ONIR) |
Plant: 23in (58.4cm) diameter; 20in (50.8cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 9.13in (23.2cm) long; 7.75in (19.7cm) wide; 14 vein pairs; blue-green streaked with light green, medium green, dark green, greenish yellow, pale yellow, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated
Scape: 24 to 29in (61.0 to 73.7cm) high; glaucous green
Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves
Flower: 2.1in (5.3cm) long; pale lavender, translucent edge; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/29 - 7/17 - 7/30
Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods
Clump History: original seedling; 8 years old; Ann Arbor, MI
Notable Characteristics: deeply rugose, corrugated, multicolored streaked pod parent, white backs, colors hold until fall
Pod Parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict'
Pollen Parent: unknown
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: II-7
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A