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Continental Divide - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant: O. Petryszyn    Introducer, Registrant: O. Petryszyn & M. Groothuis   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
deeply veined gracefully arching mound with 3 distinct colors in the leaves
Plant Width
52
Plant Width (cm)
132.1
Plant Height
26
Plant Height (cm)
66
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green to chartreuse
Leaf Color Margin
dark green
Leaf Length
14
Leaf Length (cm)
35.6
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.4
Vein Pairs
14
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
2 to 3
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
5.1 to 7.6
Petiole Characteristics
light green with dark green stripes
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
34 to 42
Scape Height (cm)
86.4 to 106.7
Scape Color
light green

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
2.5
Flower Length (cm)
6.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Niles, MI
Bloom Start
6/27
Bloom Peak
7/15
Bloom Finish
8/1
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
translucent edge, pale lavender center stripe

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
10

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Dorothy Benedict'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Elatior' x H. 'Niagara Falls'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-6a
Season Color Change
center gets lighter, margin gets darker as season progresses

Classification Information

Section Class
I-6a
Classif Leaf Length
14
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
light green to chartreuse
Classif Margin Color
dark green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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