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North Wind - 2008

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Originator, Nominant, Registrant: C. Wilson    Introducer: Hallson Gardens   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
smooth margin is viridescent
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
18
Plant Height (cm)
45.72
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
creamy white turning to medium to dark green
Leaf Length
6.5
Leaf Length (cm)
16.51
Leaf Width
5.5
Leaf Width (cm)
13.97
Vein Pairs
9 to 11
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.5 to .75
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3 to 1.9
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately cupped, lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Cement City, IA
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Second Wind'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-8(4b-6b)
Season Color Change
viridescent edge

Classification Information

Section Class
III-8(4b-6b)
Classif Leaf Length
6.5
Classif Leaf Width
5.5
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
creamy white turning to medium to dark green


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