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Gentle Giant - 2005

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Originator, Nominant, Registrant: P. Black    Introducer: Sebright Gardens   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Plant Width
68
Plant Width (cm)
172.7
Plant Height
42
Plant Height (cm)
106.7
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
intensely blue-green
Leaf Length
13
Leaf Length (cm)
33
Leaf Width
12
Leaf Width (cm)
30.5
Vein Pairs
14
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
deeply cupped, moderately twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
48 to 55
Scape Height (cm)
121.9 to 139.7
Scape Color
lavender

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Salem, OR
Bloom Start
6/10
Bloom Peak
7/10
Bloom Finish
7/30
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Frances Williams'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
I-2

Classification Information

Section Class
I-2
Classif Leaf Length
13
Classif Leaf Width
12
Classif Leaf Color
intensely blue-green


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