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Checkered Cab - 2012

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Registrant: D. & M. Beilstein    Introducer: M. Zilis   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Flower

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
gold moderately rugose leaves create a domed clump, slight folded, and gnarled appearance, no leaf is the same
Plant Width
42
Plant Width (cm)
106.68
Plant Height
15
Plant Height (cm)
38.10
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
golden yellow
Leaf Length
9.5
Leaf Length (cm)
24.13
Leaf Width
7.5
Leaf Width (cm)
19.05
Vein Pairs
12 to 13
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
no leaf the same, plant can exhibit all of the characteristics
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
Cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
16 to 18
Scape Height (cm)
40.6 to 45.7
Scape Color
green
Scape Bracts
inflorescense leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2.5
Flower Length (cm)
6.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Mansfield, OH
Bloom Start
7/10
Bloom Finish
7/30
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
11

Parentage

Pollen Parent
open pollinated seedling #OP99

Additional Information

Section Class
II-3
Season Color Change
green to golden yellow

Classification Information

Section Class
II-3
Classif Leaf Length
9.5
Classif Leaf Width
7.5
Classif Leaf Color
golden yellow


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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