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H. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ (R) 2001
Status: Published

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H. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 26in (66.0cm) diameter; 29in (73.7cm) high; upright; fast growth rate

Leaf: 11.25in (28.6cm) long; 9.25in (23.5cm) wide; 13 to 14 prominent undern vein pairs; medium blue streaked with yelllow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; deeply corrugated

Scape: 33 to 36in (83.8 to 91.4cm) high; glaucous green with yellow streaks

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.88in (4.8cm) long; pale lavender, pale lavender with purple striping; translucent margins; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/24 - 8/8 - 8/20

Seed: sets viable seeds, green with red streaks pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics:

Pod Parent: H. 'Sea Prize'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Maekawa'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: none

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A