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American Hero - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Introducer, Registrant: Walters Gardens, Inc.    Nominant: H. Hansen   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
heavy substance, wide deep green margin with non-melting white center with some green flecking; leaves show some twisting
Plant Width
25
Plant Width (cm)
63.50
Plant Height
14
Plant Height (cm)
35.56
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white with green flecking
Leaf Color Margin
dark green
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.24
Leaf Width
3.5
Leaf Width (cm)
8.89
Vein Pairs
6 to 7
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.75 to 1.25
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.9 to 3.2
Petiole Characteristics
green-edged white
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately twisted, lightly folded
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
12 to 20
Scape Height (cm)
30.5 to 50.8
Scape Color
creamy

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2.75
Flower Length (cm)
7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zeeland, MI
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
petals inside more lavender in centers, translucent margins

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Loyalist'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Patent / PBR Number
PP23,587

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-6a
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
3.5
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white with green flecking
Classif Margin Color
dark green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

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Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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