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Schwarzer Ritter - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer: H. Klose    Registrant: P. & J. Ruh   

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Clump Description

Notable Characteristics
bell shaped, white striped purple flowers
Plant Width
23
Plant Width (cm)
58.42
Plant Height
10.5
Plant Height (cm)
26.67
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
7.75
Leaf Length (cm)
19.68
Leaf Width
5.75
Leaf Width (cm)
14.60
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted, lighted folded, lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
32
Scape Height (cm)
81.3
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
small inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Length
2.13
Flower Length (cm)
5.4
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
7/16
Bloom Peak
7/23
Bloom Finish
7/31
Flower Color Patterns
white striped

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
division
Clump Source
obtained from other source
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-1

Classification Information

Section Class
III-1
Classif Leaf Length
7.75
Classif Leaf Width
5.75
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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