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H. ‘Brother Bunyan’ (R) 2002
Status: Published

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H. ‘Brother Bunyan’

C. Tompkins (OI) J. Ruh (N) P. Ruh (R)

Plant: 39in (99.1cm) diameter; 30in (76.2cm) high; upright

Leaf: 12in (30.5cm) long; 10.25in (26.0cm) wide; 16 vein pairs; dark green slightly rippled margins; waxy on top; dull underneath; ovate with cordate base; moderately wavy, moderately corrugated and moderately folded

Scape: 28 to 31in (71.1 to 78.7cm) high

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.25in (3.2cm) long; pale lavender, striped; tubular; Chesterland, OH; 6/5 - 6/18 - 7/2

Seed: sets viable seeds, green pods

Clump History: 2nd generation division; 7 years old; Chesterland, OH

Notable Characteristics: large size; good substance

Pod Parent: Parentage Unknown

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: I-1

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments:

The specimen given to P. Ruh (and registered here) was actually 'Paul Bunyan'.  Pete thought a mistake was made by Chet because Pete's specimen wasn't as blue as what he'd seen in Chet's garden.  Thus, Pete gave it the name 'Brother Bunyan' upon registration.  Only later did Pete register 'Paul Bunyan'.