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H. ‘X-rated’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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R. Simmering-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

R. Simmering-Hosta-Images

Registered Leaf Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Leaf Photo

H. ‘X-rated’

R. Simmering (ONIR)

Plant: 9in (22.9cm) diameter; 2in (5.1cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 5in (12.7cm) long; 0.63in (1.6cm) wide; 3 vein pairs; pure white with .1in (0.3cm) wide, medium green; stable variegated, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lance with tapered base; moderately twisted and wavy

Scape: 6 to 14in (15.2 to 35.6cm) high; white or stripped green/white

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; pale purple, white striped; tubular; Bettendorf, IA; 7/25 - 8/7 - 8/14

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, white speckling pods

Clump History: original sport; 3 years old; Bettendorf, IA

Notable Characteristics: White center holds all summer; has not melted-out; very rippled petiole

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'X-ray'

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: V-6a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A