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Sum and Subtle - 2009

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Zilis   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
subtle chartrseuse margin, medium golden yellow center
Plant Width
40
Plant Width (cm)
101.60
Plant Height
22
Plant Height (cm)
55.88
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
golden yellow
Leaf Color Margin
pale green
Leaf Length
12
Leaf Length (cm)
30.48
Leaf Width
10
Leaf Width (cm)
25.40
Vein Pairs
13 to 14
Margin Appearance
flat
Width of Margin Var.
.5 to 1
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3 to 2.5
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
thin glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
nearly round
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
40
Scape Height (cm)
101.6

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Rochelle, IL
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Peak
8/1
Bloom Finish
8/8
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport obtained from TC
Age of Clump
3

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance'

Additional Information

Section Class
I-6a
Season Color Change
center becomes golder during the season, increasing the contrast with the chartreuse margin

Classification Information

Section Class
I-6a
Classif Leaf Length
12
Classif Leaf Width
10
Classif Leaf Color
golden yellow
Classif Margin Color
pale green


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