H. ‘Tough Hombre’ (R) 2003

Status: Published

H. ‘Tough Hombre’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 19in (48.3cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like; slow growth rate

Leaf: 5.5in (14.0cm) long; 4.5in (11.4cm) wide; 11 to 12 vein pairs; medium green, with unstable streaks of dark green, greenish yellow, pale yellow and yellow which ext slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with cordate base; moderately corrugated and lightly cupped

Scape: 17 to 20in (43.2 to 50.8cm) high; glaucous green

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; medium lavender, purple striped; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 6/21 - 7/10 - 7/19

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ann Arbor, MI