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Spring Back - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: S. Asch   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
beautiful lime green leaves that appear fluorescent in Spring. Strong flourish of purple flowers peaking towards end of July. Similar to H. 'Spring Break' without the edge.
Plant Width
34
Plant Width (cm)
86.4
Plant Height
18
Plant Height (cm)
45.7
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.9
Leaf Width
4.5
Leaf Width (cm)
11.4
Vein Pairs
7 to 8
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
kight green
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
35
Scape Height (cm)
88.9
Scape Color
lime
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.25
Flower Length (cm)
5.7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Clawson, MI
Bloom Start
7/11
Bloom Peak
7/20
Bloom Finish
8/4
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets very limited seeds viability is unknown
Seed Pod Color
lime with red tint

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Spring Break'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-1

Classification Information

Section Class
III-1
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
4.5
Classif Leaf Color
light green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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