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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: G. R. Goodwin   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow to medium
Notable Characteristics
vigorous creamy white centered mini; does not appear to melt out
Plant Width
6
Plant Width (cm)
15.24
Plant Height
2
Plant Height (cm)
5.08
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
medium green
Leaf Length
2
Leaf Length (cm)
5.08
Leaf Width
1.5
Leaf Width (cm)
3.81
Vein Pairs
3
Width of Margin Var.
.1 to .2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.3 to .6
Leaf Texture Top
dull to slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull to slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately cupped; moderately twisted; lightly folded; lightly wavy; lightly corrugated, flat
Leaf Shape
elliptic to ovate
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
10 to 12
Scape Height (cm)
25.4 to 30.5
Scape Color
white

Flower Description

Flower Color
lavender
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zionsville, IN
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
7/30
Bloom Finish
8/5
Flower Color Patterns
light lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
does not set seed

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
9

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of a H. 'Little Wonder' variegated seedling

Additional Information

Section Class
V-6a

Classification Information

Section Class
V-6a
Classif Leaf Length
2
Classif Leaf Width
1.5
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white
Classif Margin Color
medium green


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