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Hush Puppie - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: T. Avent   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
very vigorous, fast growing miniature
Plant Width
16
Plant Width (cm)
40.64
Plant Height
5.5
Plant Height (cm)
13.97
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Color Margin
yellow
Leaf Length
2.5
Leaf Length (cm)
6.35
Leaf Width
0.75
Leaf Width (cm)
1.90
Vein Pairs
4
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.25
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, moderately flat
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
8
Scape Height (cm)
20.3

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Raleigh, NC
Bloom Peak
6/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
10

Parentage

Pod Parent
(H. 'Beatrice' x open pollinated seedling) x open pollinated seedling
Pollen Parent
H. venusta

Additional Information

Section Class
V-5b

Classification Information

Section Class
V-5b
Classif Leaf Length
2.5
Classif Leaf Width
0.75
Classif Leaf Color
medium green
Classif Margin Color
yellow


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