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H. ‘Cosmic Black Hole’ (R) 2023
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H. ‘Cosmic Black Hole’

R. Kuenster (ONIR)

Plant: 32in (81.3cm) diameter; 16in (40.6cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate

Leaf: 10in (25.4cm) long; 7.5in (19.1cm) wide; 10 vein pairs; dark blue green with streaks of green & yellow speckling slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; lightly cupped and corrugated with a distinctive leaf tip

Scape: 30 to 33in (76.2 to 83.8cm) high; blue green

Scape Bracts: N/A

Flower: 1.8in (4.6cm) long; pale lavender, darker lavender stripes; tubular; Iowa City, IA; 7/20 - 8/1 - 8/15

Seed: sets viable seed, blue green pods

Clump History: original seedling; 5 years old; Iowa City, IA

Notable Characteristics: Dark blue green streaked leaves with distinctive leaf tips. Produces very nice dark colored seedlings.  A favorite for Rod the last few years.

Pod Parent: sdlg from streaked sport of H. ‘Twilight’

Pollen Parent: unnamed sdlg from H. ‘Twilight’

Sport Parent: N/A

Seasonal Color Change: N/A

Section Class: II-7

Patent/PBR Number: N/A

Additional Comments: N/A