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Lemon Zest - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
miniature mound of bright yellow foliage
Plant Width
12
Plant Width (cm)
30.48
Plant Height
5
Plant Height (cm)
12.70
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
pale yellow
Leaf Length
4
Leaf Length (cm)
10.16
Leaf Width
1.875
Leaf Width (cm)
4.76
Vein Pairs
6
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
14
Scape Height (cm)
35.6
Scape Bracts
reddish bracts

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
1.75
Flower Length (cm)
4.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
8/5
Bloom Peak
8/15
Bloom Finish
8/25
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
sets limited but viable seeds

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
9

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Shining Tot'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Gold Regal'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-3

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-3
Classif Leaf Length
4
Classif Leaf Width
1.875
Classif Leaf Color
pale yellow


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