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American Sweetheart - 2002

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: H. Hansen   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
more substance, thicker and larger leaves than H. 'Sea Thunder'; felt to be a polyploid sport
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
20
Plant Height (cm)
50.80
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
creamy white
Leaf Color Margin
medium green
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.86
Leaf Width
7
Leaf Width (cm)
17.78
Vein Pairs
10 to 11
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
2 to 3
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
5.1 to 7.6
Petiole Characteristics
white center with green margin
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
flat
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 30
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 76
Scape Color
white

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Waseca, MN
Bloom Start
8/5
Bloom Finish
8/20
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds, viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
near white

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Sea Thunder'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-6a
Season Color Change
center changes from creamy yellow in spring to white in summer
Patent / PBR Number
PBR24530 QZ

Classification Information

Section Class
III-6a
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
7
Classif Leaf Color
creamy white
Classif Margin Color
medium green


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