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Birdbeak - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. & J. Carlson   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
twisted leaf tips, prominent veining, flower buds in the shape of a bird's beak.
Plant Width
44
Plant Width (cm)
111.76
Plant Height
17
Plant Height (cm)
43.18
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
yellow
Leaf Length
11
Leaf Length (cm)
27.94
Leaf Width
6
Leaf Width (cm)
15.24
Vein Pairs
11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
20 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
50.8 to 61
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.75
Flower Length (cm)
7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Evansville, MN
Bloom Start
8/2
Bloom Peak
8/15
Bloom Finish
9/1
Flower Color Patterns
dark lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
9

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Millennium' x white-backed form of H. longipes var. latifolia
Pollen Parent
H. 'King Tut'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-3
Season Color Change
deep golden yellow as summer progresses

Classification Information

Section Class
II-3
Classif Leaf Length
11
Classif Leaf Width
6
Classif Leaf Color
yellow


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