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Zest of Lemon - 2015

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Hackbarth   

Registered Clump

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
moderate
Plant Width
42
Plant Width (cm)
106.68
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
40.64
Plant Habit
upright to mound like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green
Leaf Color Margin
golden yellow
Leaf Length
8.5
Leaf Length (cm)
21.59
Leaf Width
5.25
Leaf Width (cm)
13.33
Vein Pairs
11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
26 to 30
Scape Height (cm)
66 to 76.2
Scape Color
greenish red

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
1.75
Flower Length (cm)
4.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Colesburg, IA
Bloom Start
6/25
Bloom Peak
7/15
Bloom Finish
7/27
Flower Color Patterns
darker lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
III-5a
Season Color Change
yellow darkens as season progresses

Classification Information

Section Class
III-5a
Classif Leaf Length
8.5
Classif Leaf Width
5.3
Classif Leaf Color
light green
Classif Margin Color
golden yellow


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