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H. ‘Sum Upper Crust’ (R) 2004
Status: Published

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H. ‘Sum Upper Crust’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 30in (76.2cm) diameter; 25in (63.5cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 11.75in (29.8cm) long; 7.75in (19.7cm) wide; 11 to 12 prominent undern vein pairs; greenish yellow with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow and creamy white with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; Select One

Scape: 27 to 31in (68.6 to 78.7cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2.2in (5.6cm) long; medium lavender, medium purple striping and translucent edge; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/16 - 7/29 - 8/20

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original sport; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: bright greenish=yellow, striking upright habit, thick leathery leaves

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A