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Emerald Scepter - 2003

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Additional Clump
Registered Clump
Additional Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
lighter foliage colors than 'Emerald Tiara'
Plant Width
20
Plant Width (cm)
50.80
Plant Height
8
Plant Height (cm)
20.32
Plant Habit
mound-like
Plant Size
Small/Medium

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
yellow
Leaf Color Margin
light green
Leaf Length
4.25
Leaf Length (cm)
10.79
Leaf Width
2.63
Leaf Width (cm)
6.68
Vein Pairs
6 to 7
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.5
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
17 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
43 to 61

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Dubuque, IA
Bloom Start
7/10
Bloom Peak
7/18
Bloom Finish
8/2
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Golden Tiara'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Season Color Change
center turns creamy white in bright light

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
4.25
Classif Leaf Width
2.625
Classif Leaf Color
yellow
Classif Margin Color
light green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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