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Little Wiggler - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Introducer: W. & E. Lachman    Nominant: M. Zilis & P. Ruh    Registrant: P. & J. Ruh   

Registered Clump
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
fast grower, waxy leaf, compact mound
Plant Width
18
Plant Width (cm)
45.72
Plant Height
9.5
Plant Height (cm)
24.13
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green
Leaf Length
3
Leaf Length (cm)
7.62
Leaf Width
0.75
Leaf Width (cm)
1.90
Vein Pairs
2
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Petiole Characteristics
lighter green on light green
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted moderately folded, moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
16 to 23
Scape Height (cm)
40.6 to 58.4
Scape Color
deep green

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
7/9
Bloom Peak
7/30
Bloom Finish
8/12
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
striped

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
a division of the original
Clump Source
obtained at AHS 1977 auction
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. gracillima
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
V-1

Classification Information

Section Class
V-1
Classif Leaf Length
3
Classif Leaf Width
0.75
Classif Leaf Color
light green


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