H. ‘Cat in the Hat’
(R)
2025
Status: Published
Print
Photographer: K. Sisson;
Clump Photo
Photographer: K. Sisson;
Leaf Photo
Photographer: K. Sisson;
Flower Photo
Photographer: K. Sisson; Clump Photo
Photographer: K. Sisson; Leaf Photo
Photographer: K. Sisson; Flower Photo
H. ‘Cat in the Hat’ |
Kathie Sisson (OIR) Jane Ward (N) |
Plant: 50in (127.0cm) diameter; 30in (76.2cm) high; mound-like; moderate growth rate
Leaf: 15in (38.1cm) long; 12in (30.5cm) wide; 14 to 16 vein pairs; chartreuse with 1 to 3in (2.5 to 7.6cm) wide, deep blue green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; broadly ovate with cordate base; moderately corrugated overall with light dome-like cupping.
Scape: 40 to 44in (101.6 to 111.8cm) high; light to medium green
Scape Bracts: N/A
Flower: 1.8in (4.6cm) long; pale lavender, near white edges with light lavender striping; tubular; Avon, CT, USA; 6/1 to 7/15
Seed: sets seed, viability unknown
Clump History: original sport; 6 years old; Avon, CT, USA
Notable Characteristics: Large clump of thick leaves that makes a bold statement in the garden.
Pod Parent: N/A
Pollen Parent: N/A
Sport Parent: H. ‘Fat Cat’
Seasonal Color Change: N/A
Section Class: I-6a
Patent/PBR Number: N/A
Additional Comments: N/A