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Benedict’s Heart’s Desire - 2010

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer: H. & D. Benedict    Registrant: R. Kuenster, AHS   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
flowing leaf form
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
13.5
Plant Height (cm)
34.29
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
6.75
Leaf Length (cm)
17.14
Leaf Width
4.25
Leaf Width (cm)
10.79
Vein Pairs
9 to 11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
34 to 38
Scape Height (cm)
86.4 to 96.5
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Growing Location
Ackworth, IA
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
a division of the original
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
12

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
6.75
Classif Leaf Width
4.25
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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