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Eggs Benedict - 2001

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: E. Elslager   

Registered Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
large, fast growing, prolific breeder, with heavy seed set and variegated seedlings
Plant Width
48
Plant Width (cm)
121.92
Plant Height
23
Plant Height (cm)
58.42
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green streaked with medium green, light green, yellow, pale yellow, greenish yellow and creamy white
Leaf Length
11.75
Leaf Length (cm)
29.84
Leaf Width
8.25
Leaf Width (cm)
20.95
Vein Pairs
14 prominent underneath
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
very thick, greenish-yellow streaked with medium or dark green edges
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
deeply corrugated and lightly cupped
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
35 to 37
Scape Height (cm)
89 to 94
Scape Color
glaucous medium green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.8
Flower Length (cm)
4.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Bloom Start
6/15
Bloom Peak
6/30
Bloom Finish
7/12
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
medium green or streaked

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Dorothy Benedict'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Incredible Hunk'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-7
Season Color Change
none

Classification Information

Section Class
II-7
Classif Leaf Length
11.75
Classif Leaf Width
8.25
Classif Leaf Color
dark green streaked with medium green, light green, yellow, pale yellow, greenish-yellow and creamy white


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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