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H. ‘Sparkle’ (R) 2009
Status: Published

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H. ‘Sparkle’

K. Tanaka (O) M. Zilis (NIR)

Plant: 23in (58.4cm) diameter; 10in (25.4cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 7.5in (19.1cm) long; 4.5in (11.4cm) wide; 8 vein pairs; green and white streaked and mottled flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly wavy

Scape: 23 to 0in (58.4 to 0.0cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: medium purple, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 8/25 - 9/12 - 9/20

Seed: sets sparse seeds viability is unknown

Clump History: original seedling; 3 years old; Rochelle, IL

Notable Characteristics: maroon-red petioles & streaked green and white foliage

Pod Parent: H. longipes

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A