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H. ‘Midnight Blue’ (R) 2024
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H. ‘Midnight Blue’

M. Dammen (ONIR)

Plant: 26in (66.0cm) diameter; 11in (27.9cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 7in (17.8cm) long; 5in (12.7cm) wide; 10 to 11 vein pairs; intense powdery blue flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with cordate base; some leaves are very lightly folded, relatively flat overall.

Scape: 16 to 19in (40.6 to 48.3cm) high; light green with glaucous bloom

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.5in (3.8cm) long; pale purple, ; bell-shaped; Hollandale, MN; 7/7 - 7/15 - 7/21

Seed: sets viable seed

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Hollandale, MN

Notable Characteristics: Emerges and remains an intense powdery blue well into June when it loses its powdery look and turns a very deep blue that lasts well into August.

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: Powdery blue early changes to a unique deep blue color that finally yields to green.

Section Class: III-8(2-1)

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A