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H. ‘Baltimore Blues’ (R) 2013
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H. ‘Baltimore Blues’

R. A. Smith (ONIR)

Plant: 38in (96.5cm) diameter; 18in (45.7cm) high; mound-like; fast growth rate

Leaf: 8in (20.3cm) long; 7in (17.8cm) wide; 10 vein pairs; intensely blue-green flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; nearly round with Cordate base; lightly cupped, lightly folded

Scape: 23 to 25in (58.4 to 63.5cm) high; blue-green

Scape Bracts:

Flower: 2.25in (5.7cm) long; pale lavender, pale lavender center, white margins; tubular; Severn, MD; 7/24 - 8/5 - 8/21

Seed: sets viable seed, green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 7 years old; Severn, MD

Notable Characteristics: displays a unique blue color and has a wave in the center of each leaf

Pod Parent: H. 'Fragrant Blue'

Pollen Parent: unknown

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: late season dark green

Section Class: III-2

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A