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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: S. Asch   

Registered Clump
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
highly ribbed; fast growing marginated plant
Plant Width
50
Plant Width (cm)
127.00
Plant Height
28
Plant Height (cm)
71.12
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
creamy white
Leaf Length
11
Leaf Length (cm)
27.94
Leaf Width
7
Leaf Width (cm)
17.78
Vein Pairs
10
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.25 to .5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6 to 1.3
Petiole Characteristics
variegated edge
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
moderately flat and lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
36
Scape Height (cm)
91.4
Scape Bracts
small inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Clawson, MI
Bloom Start
7/22
Bloom Peak
8/1
Bloom Finish
8/10
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
lightly striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
dark green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'William Lachman'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Permanent Wave'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-4b

Classification Information

Section Class
II-4b
Classif Leaf Length
11
Classif Leaf Width
7
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
creamy white


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