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Gemstone - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: T. Avent   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
vigorous small blue
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
10
Plant Height (cm)
25.40
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
intensely blue-green
Leaf Length
4
Leaf Length (cm)
10.16
Leaf Width
3
Leaf Width (cm)
7.62
Vein Pairs
6 to 7
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
ridge on sides of petiole (winged)
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Raleigh, NC
Bloom Peak
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. venusta
Pollen Parent
H. 'Dorset Blue'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-2

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-2
Classif Leaf Length
4
Classif Leaf Width
3
Classif Leaf Color
intensely blue-green


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Vendor

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

$12.00
Green Hill Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 773 Franklinton, NC 27525
919-309-0649 - www.HostaHosta.com

$15.00

Average Price: $13.50
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