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Dark Secret - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: D. & J. Ward   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower
Additional Leaf
Additional Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
very corrugated, very heavy substance
Plant Width
40
Plant Width (cm)
101.60
Plant Height
30
Plant Height (cm)
76.20
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium blue-green
Leaf Length
8.5
Leaf Length (cm)
21.59
Leaf Width
8.5
Leaf Width (cm)
21.59
Vein Pairs
14
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
twisted, corrugated
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
28
Scape Height (cm)
71.1

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
.75
Flower Length (cm)
1.9
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Bellville, OH
Bloom Start
6/28
Bloom Peak
7/7
Bloom Finish
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Mona Lisa'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
II-2
Season Color Change
becomes green

Classification Information

Section Class
II-2
Classif Leaf Length
8.5
Classif Leaf Width
8.5
Classif Leaf Color
medium blue-green


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Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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