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Saishu Jima - 2002 (r2018)

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant: Unknown    Introducer: J. Craig & A. Summers    Registrant: P. Ruh   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Additional Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
small size; rapid growth; attractive flower; historic background
Plant Width
13
Plant Width (cm)
33.02
Plant Height
7
Plant Height (cm)
17.78
Plant Habit
mound-like
Plant Size
Small

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
3.5
Leaf Length (cm)
8.89
Leaf Width
1.25
Leaf Width (cm)
3.17
Vein Pairs
4 prominent
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
long
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
wavy and lightly twisted
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
19
Scape Height (cm)
48
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
lavender
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
8/19
Bloom Peak
8/29
Bloom Finish
9/6
Flower Color Patterns
striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
a division of original
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
V-1
Year Modified
2018
Additional Comments
Originating in Korea and/or Japan

Classification Information

Section Class
V-1
Classif Leaf Length
3.5
Classif Leaf Width
1.25
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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