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Tears of Joy - 2005

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant: P. Black & T. Johnson    Introducer, Registrant: Sebright Gardens   

Registered Clump
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Plant Width
13
Plant Width (cm)
33
Plant Height
4
Plant Height (cm)
10.2
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
mediium green
Leaf Length
2
Leaf Length (cm)
5.1
Leaf Width
0.5
Leaf Width (cm)
1.3
Vein Pairs
4
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
very narrow, green
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
5 to 10
Scape Height (cm)
12.7 to 25.4
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
.75
Flower Length (cm)
1.9
Flower Shape
spider
Growing Location
Salem, OR
Bloom Start
6/15
Bloom Peak
6/22
Bloom Finish
6/30
Flower Time
June 1 to July 15

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Tiny Tears'

Additional Information

Section Class
V-1

Classification Information

Section Class
V-1
Classif Leaf Length
2
Classif Leaf Width
0.5
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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