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Forever Young - 2016

REGISTERED

Originator: M. Zilis    Nominant: L. Port    Introducer, Registrant: J. Husemann   

Registered Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
Deeply veined, wavy-edged, very dark green leaves held on tall petioles.
Plant Width
48
Plant Width (cm)
121.92
Plant Height
28
Plant Height (cm)
71.12
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
12
Leaf Length (cm)
30.48
Leaf Width
9
Leaf Width (cm)
22.86
Vein Pairs
10
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
moderately twisted and wavy overall.
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
40 to 50
Scape Height (cm)
101.6 to 127
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.75
Flower Length (cm)
4.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Asbury, IA
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
7/20
Bloom Finish
8/11
Flower Time
Jul 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
translucent edges and medium lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds, viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
medium green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
10

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Lily Pad'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Rosedale Doughboy'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-1

Classification Information

Section Class
II-1
Classif Leaf Length
12
Classif Leaf Width
9
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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