H. ‘Blue Moonlight Cup’
(R)
2015 (2016)
Status: Published
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H. ‘Blue Moonlight Cup’ |
G. Hicks (OIR) S. Hicks (N) |
Plant: 58in (147.3cm) diameter; 32in (81.3cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 15in (38.1cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 14 to 15 vein pairs; intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; Nearly Round with cordate base; deeply cupped, intensely corrugated
Scape: 49 to 52in (124.5 to 132.1cm) high; green
Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves
Flower: 2in (5.1cm) long; near white, ; tubular; Edgecomb, ME; 7/1 - 7/15 - 8/8
Seed: sets viable seed, green pods
Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Edgecomb, ME
Notable Characteristics: large size, intense blue color, texture and deeply cupped leaves
Pod Parent: H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Pollen Parent: H. 'Empress Wu'
Sport Parent: N/A
Seasonal Color Change: blue slowly fades to dark green by mid August
Section Class: I-2
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A