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REGISTERED

Originator, Registrant: H. Hansen & T. Avent    Nominant: H. Hansen    Introducer: T. Avent   

Registered Clump
Additional Clump
Additional Leaf

Registration Details

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
white center; fast growth rate
Plant Width
36
Plant Width (cm)
91.4
Plant Height
17
Plant Height (cm)
43.2
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
pure white
Leaf Color Margin
medium green
Leaf Length
7
Leaf Length (cm)
17.8
Leaf Width
5.5
Leaf Width (cm)
14
Vein Pairs
8
Margin Appearance
flat; tip of mature leaves twists to the side
Width of Margin Var.
1.5 to 2
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
3.8 to 5
Petiole Characteristics
white with green margin
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
flat
Leaf Shape
broadly ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
27
Scape Height (cm)
69
Scape Color
white
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
medium lavender
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Waseca, MN
Bloom Peak
7/25
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original seedling
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Striptease'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-6a
Patent / PBR Number
PBR24529 QZ

Classification Information

Section Class
III-6a
Classif Leaf Length
7
Classif Leaf Width
5.5
Classif Leaf Color
pure white
Classif Margin Color
medium green


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Vendor

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

$15.00

Average Price: $15.00
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