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H. ‘ZZZZ, A Sleeping Beauty’ (R) 2002 (2010)
Status: Published

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H. ‘ZZZZ, A Sleeping Beauty’

E. Elslager (ONIR)

Plant: 33in (83.8cm) diameter; 28in (71.1cm) high; upright; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 11.25in (28.6cm) long; 9.5in (24.1cm) wide; 14 prominent underneath vein pairs; medium green with unstable streaks of blue green, greenish yellow, bright golden yellow, and creamy slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; broadly ovate with Cordate base; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, deeply corrugated, heavy substance

Scape: 29 to 33in (73.7 to 83.8cm) high; medium green with yellow streaks

Scape Bracts: inflorescence leaves

Flower: 1.9in (4.8cm) long; pale lavender, ; tubular; Ann Arbor, MI; 7/10 - 7/22 - 8/2

Seed: sets seeds, viability is unknown, green or streaked pods

Clump History: original seedling; 6 years old; Ann Arbor, MI

Notable Characteristics: heavy substance; tall vase-shaped; deeply corrugated, blue-green leaves, streaked with bright golden yellow; glaucous backs

Pod Parent: F-1 Seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict'

Pollen Parent: H. 'Maekawa'

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: becomes greener

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A