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H. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (R) 2008
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H. ‘Stairway to Heaven’

R. Kuenster (ONIR)

Plant: 36in (91.4cm) diameter; 24in (61.0cm) high; fast growth rate

Leaf: 9.25in (23.5cm) long; 5.75in (14.6cm) wide; 7 to 9 vein pairs; medium green streaked with white with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; ovate with rounded base; lightly twisted, moderately wavy

Scape: 34 to 42in (86.4 to 106.7cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2.25in (5.7cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Iowa City, IA; 8/12 - 8/20 - 9/5

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with white pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 8 years old; Iowa City, IA

Notable Characteristics: stable streaking on an edged plant, fragrant

Pod Parent: H. 'Seventh Heaven'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Seventh Heaven'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: III-4a/7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A