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Daddy Boomer - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: E. Elslager   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
large rippled glaucous blue-green leaves, wide yellow margins, heavy substance, white flowers
Plant Width
63
Plant Width (cm)
160
Plant Height
33
Plant Height (cm)
83.8
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
blue-green
Leaf Color Margin
yellow
Leaf Length
11.5
Leaf Length (cm)
29.2
Leaf Width
9.25
Leaf Width (cm)
23.5
Vein Pairs
12
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.75 to 2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.9 to 5.1
Petiole Characteristics
green with yellow edges
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy, moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
36 to 40
Scape Height (cm)
91.4 to 101.6
Scape Color
glaucous green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
2.1
Flower Length (cm)
5.3
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Bloom Start
7/12
Bloom Peak
7/24
Bloom Finish
8/9
Flower Time
June 1 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
lavender striped, translucent edges

Seed Information

Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Baby Boomer'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-5b

Classification Information

Section Class
II-5b
Classif Leaf Length
11.5
Classif Leaf Width
9.25
Classif Leaf Color
blue-green
Classif Margin Color
yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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