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H. ‘Zest of Lemon’ (R) 2015
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R. Hackbarth-Hosta-Images

Registered Clump Photo

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Registered Clump Photo

H. ‘Zest of Lemon’

R. Hackbarth (ONIR)

Plant: 42in (106.7cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; upright to mound like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 8.5in (21.6cm) long; 5.25in (13.3cm) wide; 11 vein pairs; light green golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated

Scape: 26 to 30in (66.0 to 76.2cm) high; greenish red

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 1.75in (4.4cm) long; pale lavender, darker lavender striping; tubular; Colesburg, IA; 6/25 - 7/15 - 7/27

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Colesburg, IA

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: yellow darkens as season progresses

Section Class: III-5a

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A