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H. ‘White Heron’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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H. ‘White Heron’

H. Sugita (O) P. Ruh (N) P. & J. Ruh (IR)

Plant: 43in (109.2cm) diameter; 23in (58.4cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 4in (10.2cm) wide; 10 prominent vein pairs; dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath; lance with tapered base; wavy and flat

Scape: 18 to 23in (45.7 to 58.4cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pure white, ; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 8/6 - 8/21 - 9/4

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 14 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: lance shape leaf with snow white back; pendulous scape

Pod Parent: H. kiyosumiensis

Pollen Parent: H. pycnophylla

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: III-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A