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Gold Braid - 2004

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: C. Seaver   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
iridescence, smaller compact leaves
Plant Width
18
Plant Width (cm)
45.72
Plant Height
12
Plant Height (cm)
30.48
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
yellow
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.24
Leaf Width
4
Leaf Width (cm)
10.16
Vein Pairs
7
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
some undulation near leaf
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
25 to 33
Scape Height (cm)
64 to 84
Scape Color
grayish green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Hockessin, DE
Bloom Start
6/20
Bloom Peak
7/1
Bloom Finish
8/20
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
dark blue stamens

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
grayish green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Starboard Light'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-3
Season Color Change
starts chartreuse in the spring, reblooms

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-3
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
4
Classif Leaf Color
yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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