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Plug Nickel - 2003

REGISTERED

Originator, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg    Nominant: N. Solberg   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
Shiny green miniature, with good substance; rapid growth rate
Plant Width
14
Plant Width (cm)
35.56
Plant Height
6
Plant Height (cm)
15.24
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
3.5
Leaf Length (cm)
8.89
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5.08
Vein Pairs
4
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
16 to 18
Scape Height (cm)
41 to 46
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Bloom Start
7/10
Bloom Peak
8/1
Bloom Finish
8/10
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Cracker Crumbs'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
3.5
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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