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Cosmic Shine - 2012

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Kuenster   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
nice shiny leaves on a good size clump
Plant Width
42
Plant Width (cm)
106.68
Plant Height
24
Plant Height (cm)
60.96
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
9.5
Leaf Length (cm)
24.13
Leaf Width
7.5
Leaf Width (cm)
19.05
Vein Pairs
10 to 12
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
dark green
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
Cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
23 to 26
Scape Height (cm)
58.4 to 66.0
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
1.625
Flower Length (cm)
4.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Iowa City, IA
Bloom Start
6/15
Bloom Peak
6/29
Bloom Finish
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
11

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Josephine'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Neat Splash'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-1

Classification Information

Section Class
II-1
Classif Leaf Length
9.5
Classif Leaf Width
7.5
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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