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Prairie Sum Shine - 2009 (r2010)

REGISTERED

Originator, Registrant: Mary Ann Metz    Nominant, Introducer: Illinois Prairie Hosta Society   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Flower
Additional Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
stays yellow all season. Leaves are large but plant size is medium. More controlled growth habit than H. 'Sum and Substance'
Plant Width
48
Plant Width (cm)
121.92
Plant Height
22
Plant Height (cm)
55.88
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
yellow
Leaf Length
13
Leaf Length (cm)
33.02
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.40
Vein Pairs
11 to 13
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
30 to 36
Scape Height (cm)
76.2 to 91.4

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Champaign, IL
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Finish
9/1
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
yellow green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
12

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-3
Year Modified
2010

Classification Information

Section Class
I-3
Classif Leaf Length
13
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
yellow


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