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Sun Catcher - 2004

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg   

Registered Clump
Registered Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
bright yellow leaves with good substance become green with ruffles; dense purple flowers with very persistent bracts
Plant Width
29
Plant Width (cm)
73.66
Plant Height
12
Plant Height (cm)
30.48
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
bright yellow
Leaf Length
6
Leaf Length (cm)
15.24
Leaf Width
3.5
Leaf Width (cm)
8.89
Vein Pairs
5 to 6
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded and lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
elliptic
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
22 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
56 to 61
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves with persistent keel shaped b

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Peak
8/10
Bloom Finish
8/20
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Ogon Tsushima'
Pollen Parent
H. yingeri

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-3
Season Color Change
becomes medium green; more rippled in sun

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-3
Classif Leaf Length
6
Classif Leaf Width
3.5
Classif Leaf Color
bright yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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