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Stairway to Heaven - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Kuenster   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
stable streaking on an edged plant, fragrant
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.44
Plant Height
24
Plant Height (cm)
60.96

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green streaked with white
Leaf Color Margin
white
Leaf Length
9.25
Leaf Length (cm)
23.49
Leaf Width
5.75
Leaf Width (cm)
14.60
Vein Pairs
7 to 9
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.25 to .5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6 to 1.3
Petiole Characteristics
streaked edge to base
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly twisted, moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
34 to 42
Scape Height (cm)
86.4 to 106.7

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.25
Flower Length (cm)
5.7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Iowa City, IA
Bloom Start
8/12
Bloom Peak
8/20
Bloom Finish
9/5
Flower Time
Aug 15 to Oct 1
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green with white

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
8

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Seventh Heaven'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Seventh Heaven'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-4a/7

Classification Information

Section Class
III-4a/7
Classif Leaf Length
9.25
Classif Leaf Width
5.75
Classif Leaf Color
medium green streaked with white
Classif Margin Color
white


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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