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Chickenhearted - 2012

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: M. Groothuis   

Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
extremely bright yellow in spring, leaves are a very rich color covered in powdery bloom, purple flowers contrast foliage in summer
Plant Width
40
Plant Width (cm)
101.6
Plant Height
16
Plant Height (cm)
40.6
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
greenish yellow
Leaf Length
8
Leaf Length (cm)
20.3
Leaf Width
4.5
Leaf Width (cm)
11.4
Vein Pairs
8 to 9
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
moderately wavy, lightly corrugated
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
18 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
45.7 to 61
Scape Color
greenish yellow
Scape Bracts
inflorescense leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale purple
Flower Length
2.75
Flower Length (cm)
7
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Niles, MI
Bloom Start
7/16
Bloom Peak
7/28
Bloom Finish
8/18
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
white petals, translucent edge, purple striped in centers

Seed Information

Viable
does not set seed

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
10

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Fragrant Blue'
Pollen Parent
open pollinated seedling

Additional Information

Section Class
III-3
Season Color Change
intense gold in spring

Classification Information

Section Class
III-3
Classif Leaf Length
8
Classif Leaf Width
4.5
Classif Leaf Color
greenish yellow


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Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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