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Empress Wu - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: B. & V. Skaggs   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Clump
Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
Huge size, less mature plants quite upright, upon maturity center leaves push outer leaves to sweep the ground.
Plant Width
108
Plant Width (cm)
274.3
Plant Height
50
Plant Height (cm)
127
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
28
Leaf Length (cm)
71.1
Leaf Width
25
Leaf Width (cm)
63.5
Vein Pairs
17 to 18
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately flat
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
46 to 58
Scape Height (cm)
116.8 to 147.3
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Lowell, IN
Bloom Start
6/7
Bloom Peak
6/14
Bloom Finish
7/7
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
feint veining

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Big John'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Big John'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-1
Season Color Change
slightly glaucous coat on top in spring
Additional Comments

One of Proven Winners SHADOWLAND® collection.

Patent / PBR Number
PP20,774, PBR4240 CA, PBR32902 QZ

Classification Information

Section Class
I-1
Classif Leaf Length
28
Classif Leaf Width
25
Classif Leaf Color
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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www.hostagrowers.org


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Vendor

Price

Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$15.00

Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282 - www.hornbakergardens.com

$20.00

In the Country Garden and Gifts
2587 Quasqueton Diag. Blvd. Independence, IA 50644
319-934-3620 - www.inthecountrygardenandgifts.com

$20.00

Average Price: $18.33

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