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Shimmering Silk - 1996

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: F. Davis   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Plant Width
46
Plant Width (cm)
116.84
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
40.64
Plant Habit
semi-upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Length
10
Leaf Length (cm)
25.40
Leaf Width
8.5
Leaf Width (cm)
21.59
Vein Pairs
9
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 32
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 81.3
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Length
2.13
Flower Length (cm)
5.4
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Palermo, ME
Flower Time
August 2 - August 26

Seed Information

Clump History

Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
II-1

Classification Information

Section Class
II-1
Classif Leaf Length
10
Classif Leaf Width
8.5
Classif Leaf Color
dark green


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Vendor

Price
Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$15.00

Average Price: $15.00
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