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Sharp Dressed Man - 2005

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
unusual large leaf shape, good substance with high vein count, white center that does not melt out
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.44
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
pure white
Leaf Color Margin
medium green
Leaf Length
10.5
Leaf Length (cm)
26.67
Leaf Width
6
Leaf Width (cm)
15.24
Vein Pairs
11 to 12
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
1.5 to 2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
3.8 to 5.1
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately folded
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
20 to 22
Scape Height (cm)
50.8 to 55.9

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Bloom Start
6/20
Bloom Peak
7/1
Bloom Finish
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Francee'
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-6a
Season Color Change
center may become greenish in extreme summer heat

Classification Information

Section Class
III-6a
Classif Leaf Length
10.5
Classif Leaf Width
6
Classif Leaf Color
pure white
Classif Margin Color
medium green


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