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Shapur’s Sceptre - 2003

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: A. Malloy   

Registered Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
purple petioles with tall black scapes
Plant Width
32
Plant Width (cm)
81.28
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green
Leaf Length
7.5
Leaf Length (cm)
19.05
Leaf Width
3
Leaf Width (cm)
7.62
Vein Pairs
7 to 8
Margin Appearance
heavily rippled
Petiole Characteristics
purple
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
47
Scape Height (cm)
119.4
Scape Color
black

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
South Salem, NY
Bloom Start
8/2
Bloom Peak
8/9
Bloom Finish
8/20
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
does not set seed

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
10

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Beatrice'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
7.5
Classif Leaf Width
3
Classif Leaf Color
light green


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