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H. ‘Special Forces’ (R) 2011
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M. Zilis-Hosta-Images

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Clump Photo

H. ‘Special Forces’

M. Zilis (OIR) J. Mullins (N)

Plant: 24in (61.0cm) diameter; 12in (30.5cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 4.5in (11.4cm) long; 3.75in (9.5cm) wide; 7 to 8 vein pairs; blue-green heavily streaked with yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, blue-green, flat margins; thin glaucous bloom on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with Cordate base; slightly wavy

Scape: 12 to 20in (30.5 to 50.8cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale purple, ; tubular; Rochelle, IL; 7/8 - 7/15 - 7/25

Seed: sets seed, viability unknown

Clump History: original sport obtained from TC; 4 years old; Rochelle, IL

Notable Characteristics: heavily streaked and mottled variegation on a blue green background

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Cadet'

Seasonal Color Change: blue green coloration changes to medium green

Section Class: IV-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A