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Craig’s Temptation - 2002

REGISTERED

Originator: G. Shenk & J. Craig    Nominant: G. Schenk    Introducer: G. Shenk    Registrant: P. Ruh   

Registered Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
George Schenk removed from mossy tree in kyoto Temple Grounds in 1968; Jack Craig was tempted; historic plant
Plant Width
16
Plant Width (cm)
40.6
Plant Height
8
Plant Height (cm)
20.3
Plant Habit
mound-like
Plant Size
Small

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
3
Leaf Length (cm)
7.6
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5
Vein Pairs
6
Margin Appearance
flat
Petiole Characteristics
long
Leaf Texture Top
waxy
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy and moderately flat
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
12
Scape Height (cm)
30
Scape Color
light green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
reddish-purple
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
6/25
Bloom Peak
7/5
Bloom Finish
7/15
Flower Color Patterns
striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
division
Clump Source
obtained from G. Krossa & L. Davidson
Age of Clump
16

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
3
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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