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Sharon’s Choice - 2014

REGISTERED

Originator, Introducer, Registrant: G. Hicks    Nominant: S. Hicks   

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
small size, high fertility with high percentage of variegated seedlings, reblooming, sun tolerant
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
10
Plant Height (cm)
25.40
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green streaked with golden yellow and creamy white
Leaf Length
7
Leaf Length (cm)
17.78
Leaf Width
2
Leaf Width (cm)
5.08
Vein Pairs
5 to 6
Margin Appearance
heavy ripples
Petiole Characteristics
leaf blade extends down petiole
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, lightly folded, deeply wavy
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
Tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
15 to 25
Scape Height (cm)
38.1 to 63.5
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Edgecomb, ME
Bloom Start
7/15
Bloom Peak
8/15
Bloom Finish
9/15
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed
Seed Pod Color
green with dark stripes

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
6

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Swoosh' open pollinated

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-7
Season Color Change
variegation lightens to white

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-7
Classif Leaf Length
7
Classif Leaf Width
2
Classif Leaf Color
medium green streaked with golden yellow and creamy white


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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