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H. ‘Ambrosia’ (R) 2016
Status: Published

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H. ‘Ambrosia’

R. Solberg (ONIR)

Plant: 54in (137.2cm) diameter; 24in (61.0cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 11in (27.9cm) long; 8.5in (21.6cm) wide; 12 to 13 vein pairs; pale yellow with .625in (1.6cm) wide, medium blue-green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; ovate with cordate base; lightly wavy overall.

Scape: 30 to 41in (76.2 to 104.1cm) high; greenish yellow

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 3in (7.6cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Franklinton, NC; 7/20 - 8/10 - 8/30

Seed:

Clump History: original sport; 4 years old; Franklinton, NC

Notable Characteristics: Waxy leaves are light yellow with a blue margin, fragrant flowers and rapid growth rate.

Pod Parent: N/A

Pollen Parent: N/A

Sport Parent: Sport of H. 'Guacamole'

Seasonal Color Change: Pale yellow with blue margins become yellow and medium green when the wax disappears.

Section Class: II-6a

Patent/PBR Number: PPAF - Published

Additional Comments: N/A