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Battle Star - 2006

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: G. R. Goodwin   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
large strong colored cultivar, grey green central blade helps to create a good example of the 20 foot rule.
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.44
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark grey green
Leaf Color Margin
yellow
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.86
Leaf Width
6
Leaf Width (cm)
15.24
Vein Pairs
10 to 11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.5 to 1
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3 to 2.5
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
deeply cupped, moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
24 to 26
Scape Height (cm)
61 to 91.4
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Indianapolis, IN
Bloom Start
6/25
Bloom Peak
7/5
Bloom Finish
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
dark lavender striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
blue-green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
8

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of a splashed seedling of unknown parentage

Additional Information

Section Class
III-5b

Classification Information

Section Class
III-5b
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
6
Classif Leaf Color
dark grey green
Classif Margin Color
yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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