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Dark Matter - 2010

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: P. Kedl   

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Registered Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
almost black in color with large lavender flowers, darker than other 'black' hostas.
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.44
Plant Height
18
Plant Height (cm)
45.72
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
8
Leaf Length (cm)
20.32
Leaf Width
7.5
Leaf Width (cm)
19.05
Vein Pairs
12 to 13
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped downward
Leaf Shape
nearly round

Scape Description

Scape Height
14 to 16
Scape Height (cm)
35.6 to 40.6

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white to pale lavender
Growing Location
Roseville, MN
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Karin' open pollinated

Additional Information

Section Class
III-1

Classification Information

Section Class
III-1
Classif Leaf Length
8
Classif Leaf Width
7.5
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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