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Swamp Thing - 2005

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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: T. Avent   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
very glossy leaves, spider flowers
Plant Width
45
Plant Width (cm)
114.30
Plant Height
18
Plant Height (cm)
45.72
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Color Margin
golden yellow
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.86
Leaf Width
5.5
Leaf Width (cm)
13.97
Vein Pairs
6 to 7
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.5
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.3
Petiole Characteristics
variegated wings
Leaf Texture Top
very shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded, moderately corrugated
Leaf Shape
elliptic
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Shape
spider
Growing Location
Raleigh, NC
Bloom Peak
7/15
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
12

Parentage

Pod Parent
blue H. sieboldiana seedling x open pollinated seedling
Pollen Parent
H. yingeri

Additional Information

Section Class
III-5b

Classification Information

Section Class
III-5b
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
5.5
Classif Leaf Color
medium green
Classif Margin Color
golden yellow


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