H. ‘Blue Cascade’ |
M. & J. Carlson (ONIR) |
Plant: 31in (78.7cm) diameter; 13in (33.0cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 4.5in (11.4cm) wide; 9 vein pairs; intensely blue-green heavily rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with tapered base; lightly twisted, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated
Scape: 14 to 16in (35.6 to 40.6cm) high; purple
Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; deep purple, light lavender striping; tubular; Evansville, MN; 8/10 - 8/21 - 9/10
Seed: sets viable seeds, purple pods
Clump History: 9 years old; Evansville, MN
Notable Characteristics: very blue, maintains blue color all summer, twisted leaf tips
Pod Parent: white-backed form of H. longipes var. latifolia
Pollen Parent: H. 'Elvis Lives'
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: III-2
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A