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Steffi - 2008

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: V. Serafin   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium to fast
Notable Characteristics
Dramatic color change over a prolonged period, exceptionally dark green final color. Holds up well in fall
Plant Width
24
Plant Width (cm)
60.96
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
40.64

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
pure white
Leaf Length
7
Leaf Length (cm)
17.78
Leaf Width
4
Leaf Width (cm)
10.16
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately flat
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
26
Scape Height (cm)
66
Scape Color
green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Fultonville, NY
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets seeds viability is unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-4b
Season Color Change
spring color yellow edge, light green center, color changes through July

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-4b
Classif Leaf Length
7
Classif Leaf Width
4
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
pure white


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