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H. ‘Stiff Upper Lip’ (R) 2010
Status: Published

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H. ‘Stiff Upper Lip’

S. Asch (ONIR)

Plant: 48in (121.9cm) diameter; 22in (55.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 10in (25.4cm) long; 8in (20.3cm) wide; 11 vein pairs; blue-green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; lightly twisted, lightly wavy, deeply corrugated

Scape: 30 to 38in (76.2 to 96.5cm) high

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; pale purple, purple striped; tubular; Clawson, MI; 7/1 - 7/12 - 7/20

Seed: sets viable seeds, blue-green pods

Clump History: the original seedling; 6 years old; Clawson, MI

Notable Characteristics: dark blue green leaves with substance and heavy corrugation' lavender flowers on tall scapes, shines under a dark canopy

Pod Parent: Parentage unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A