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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: A. Malloy   

Additional Clump
Registered Clump
Additional Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Plant Width
8
Plant Width (cm)
20.32
Plant Height
4
Plant Height (cm)
10.16
Plant Habit
mound-like
Plant Size
Miniature

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
white
Leaf Color Margin
green streaked
Leaf Length
2
Leaf Length (cm)
5.08
Leaf Width
1.5
Leaf Width (cm)
3.81
Vein Pairs
4
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.25
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.6
Petiole Characteristics
white with a green margin
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
8 to 9
Scape Height (cm)
20.3 to 22.9

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
.75
Flower Length (cm)
1.9
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
South Salem, NY
Flower Time
June 5 - June 30

Seed Information

Seed Pod Color
white

Clump History

Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Flamboyant'
Pollen Parent
H. venusta

Additional Information

Section Class
V-6a

Classification Information

Section Class
V-6a
Classif Leaf Length
2
Classif Leaf Width
1.5
Classif Leaf Color
white
Classif Margin Color
green streaked


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