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Shark’s Tooth - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: F. Nyikos   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
small rhizomatous ground cover with serrated leaf edge
Plant Width
18
Plant Width (cm)
45.72
Plant Height
6
Plant Height (cm)
15.24
Plant Habit
rhizomatous

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium grayish green
Leaf Length
2
Leaf Length (cm)
5.08
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5.08
Vein Pairs
5 to 6
Margin Appearance
slightly serrated
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, lightly folded, lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
16 to 18
Scape Height (cm)
40.6 to 45.7

Flower Description

Flower Color
whitish
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Unionville, IN
Bloom Start
6/20
Bloom Peak
6/24
Bloom Finish
7/4
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15
Flower Color Patterns
purple striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
whitish green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. venusta
Pollen Parent
H. 'Teaspoon'

Additional Information

Section Class
V-1

Classification Information

Section Class
V-1
Classif Leaf Length
2
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
medium grayish green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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