H. ‘Blue Jewel’ (R) 2010

Status: Published

H. ‘Blue Jewel’

H. & D. Benedict (ONI) R. Kuenster, AHS (R)

Plant: 36in (91.4cm) diameter; 12in (30.5cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.25in (21.0cm) long; 5.75in (14.6cm) wide; 9 to 11 vein pairs; intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with flat base; moderately wavy

Scape: 15 to 18in (38.1 to 45.7cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.875in (4.8cm) long; pale lavender, dark lavender striped; tubular; Ackworth, IA; 7/15 - 7/25 - 8/10

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: a division of the original; 12 years old; Ackworth, IA