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Originator, Nominant: M. Metz    Introducer: Song Sparrow Perennial Farm    Registrant: R. Klehm   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
white margined Maekawa
Plant Width
38
Plant Width (cm)
96.52
Plant Height
12
Plant Height (cm)
30.48
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
creamy white
Leaf Length
14
Leaf Length (cm)
35.56
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.40
Vein Pairs
10 to 11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
1
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
2.5
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.75
Flower Length (cm)
7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Champaign, IL
Bloom Start
late July
Bloom Peak
8/9
Bloom Finish
late Aug
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
1st generation division
Clump Source
obtained from a nursery
Age of Clump
7

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Maekawa'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-4b

Classification Information

Section Class
I-4b
Classif Leaf Length
14
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
creamy white


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