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Geneva - 2010

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer: H. & D. Benedict    Registrant: R. Kuenster, AHS   

Registered Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
blue streaked plant with puckering and good substance
Plant Width
20
Plant Width (cm)
50.80
Plant Height
11
Plant Height (cm)
27.94
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
streaked blue-green and pure yellow
Leaf Length
8.25
Leaf Length (cm)
20.95
Leaf Width
7.5
Leaf Width (cm)
19.05
Vein Pairs
11 to 13
Margin Appearance
flat
Petiole Characteristics
streaked edges
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
14 to 16
Scape Height (cm)
35.6 to 40.6
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white to pale lavender
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Growing Location
Ackworth, IA
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
7/25
Bloom Finish
8/10
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
some lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green with some striping

Clump History

Clump's Origin
a division of the original
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
12

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Dorothy Benedict'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-7

Classification Information

Section Class
III-7
Classif Leaf Length
8.25
Classif Leaf Width
7.5
Classif Leaf Color
streaked blue-green and pure yellow


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