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Ambrosia - 2016

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: R. Solberg   

Registered Clump
Additional Leaf
Additional Clump

Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
Waxy leaves are light yellow with a blue margin, fragrant flowers and rapid growth rate.
Plant Width
54
Plant Width (cm)
137.16
Plant Height
24
Plant Height (cm)
60.96
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
pale yellow
Leaf Color Margin
medium blue-green
Leaf Length
11
Leaf Length (cm)
27.94
Leaf Width
8.5
Leaf Width (cm)
21.59
Vein Pairs
12 to 13
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.625
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.6
Petiole Characteristics
Central portion is pale yellow, margins are medium blue-green.
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy overall.
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
cordate

Scape Description

Scape Height
30 to 41
Scape Height (cm)
76.2 to 104.1
Scape Color
greenish yellow
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
3
Flower Length (cm)
7.6
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Franklinton, NC
Bloom Start
7/20
Bloom Peak
8/10
Bloom Finish
8/30
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Clump Source
Pender Nursery, Garner, NC
Age of Clump
4

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Guacamole'

Additional Information

Section Class
II-6a
Season Color Change
Pale yellow with blue margins become yellow and medium green when the wax disappears.
Patent / PBR Number
PPAF - Published

Classification Information

Section Class
II-6a
Classif Leaf Length
11
Classif Leaf Width
8.5
Classif Leaf Color
pale yellow
Classif Margin Color
medium blue-green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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Vendor

Price

Botanophilia LLC
N1348 County Road D Antigo, WI 54409
920-226-0452 - www.iloveshadeplants.com

$15.00

Green Hill Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 773 Franklinton, NC 27525
919-309-0649 - www.HostaHosta.com

$20.00

Hornbaker Gardens
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282 - www.hornbakergardens.com

$20.00

Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$20.00

Average Price: $18.75

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