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Ray of Hope - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator: A. Tower    Nominant, Introducer: A. Tower & R. Solberg    Registrant: R. Solberg   

Registered Clump

Registration Details

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
narrow wavy leaves with good substance, with streaked variegation
Plant Width
14
Plant Width (cm)
35.56
Plant Height
5
Plant Height (cm)
12.70
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green with streaks of cream throughout
Leaf Length
5.25
Leaf Length (cm)
13.33
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5.08
Vein Pairs
3 to 4
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Petiole Characteristics
petiole wide and wavy
Leaf Texture Top
moderately shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
moderately shiny
Leaf Appearance
intensely wavy
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
24 to 32
Scape Height (cm)
61 to 81.3
Scape Color
green with streaks

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
spider
Growing Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Peak
8/5
Bloom Finish
8/15
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green with streaks

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
2

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. laevigata

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-7

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-7
Classif Leaf Length
5.25
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
medium green with streaks of cream throughout


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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