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Sparkle - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator: K. Tanaka    Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
maroon-red petioles & streaked green and white foliage
Plant Width
23
Plant Width (cm)
58.42
Plant Height
10
Plant Height (cm)
25.40
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
green and white streaked and mottled
Leaf Length
7.5
Leaf Length (cm)
19.05
Leaf Width
4.5
Leaf Width (cm)
11.43
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
23
Scape Height (cm)
58.4

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium purple
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
8/25
Bloom Peak
9/12
Bloom Finish
9/20
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1

Seed Information

Viable
sets sparse seeds viability is unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Clump Source
obtained from the originator
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. longipes
Pollen Parent
unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-7

Classification Information

Section Class
III-7
Classif Leaf Length
7.5
Classif Leaf Width
4.5
Classif Leaf Color
green and white streaked and mottled


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Green Hill Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 773 Franklinton, NC 27525
919-309-0649 - www.HostaHosta.com

$30.00

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