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Emerald Charger - 2010

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Additional Clump
Additional Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
much wider green margins than its mother plant, H. 'Stained Glass'
Plant Width
45
Plant Width (cm)
114.3
Plant Height
20
Plant Height (cm)
50.8
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
golden yellow
Leaf Color Margin
medium to dark green
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.9
Leaf Width
7
Leaf Width (cm)
17.8
Vein Pairs
11 to 12
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
5.1
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
24 to 36
Scape Height (cm)
61 to 91.4
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
8/15
Bloom Peak
8/26
Bloom Finish
9/3
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds rarely, viability is unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Stained Glass'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-6a

Classification Information

Section Class
III-6a
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
7
Classif Leaf Color
golden yellow
Classif Margin Color
medium to dark green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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