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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: A. Malloy   

Registered Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
heavy 'farina' creates an unusual white green-blue color
Plant Width
18
Plant Width (cm)
45.72
Plant Height
11
Plant Height (cm)
27.94
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
blue-green
Leaf Color Margin
white
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.24
Leaf Width
3
Leaf Width (cm)
7.62
Vein Pairs
5
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.25
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 27
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 69
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
white
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
South Salem, NY
Bloom Start
7/8
Bloom Peak
7/20
Bloom Finish
8/10
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
lavender streaks

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds, viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Christmas Tree Gala'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-4b
Season Color Change
center becomes light green

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-4b
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
3
Classif Leaf Color
blue-green
Classif Margin Color
white


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