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High Diver - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: J. Van Ostrand   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
upright plant with arching leaves, good color contrast
Plant Width
26
Plant Width (cm)
66.04
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
creamy white
Leaf Length
7.5
Leaf Length (cm)
19.05
Leaf Width
4.2
Leaf Width (cm)
10.66
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.1 to .5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.3 to 1.3
Petiole Characteristics
red speckled at crown
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
18 to 25
Scape Height (cm)
45.7 to 63.5
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.365
Flower Length (cm)
3.5
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Bloom Start
8/15
Bloom Peak
8/23
Bloom Finish
89/6
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-4b

Classification Information

Section Class
III-4b
Classif Leaf Length
7.5
Classif Leaf Width
4.2
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
creamy white


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