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Gold Edger Supreme - 2003

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer: M. Zilis    Registrant: P. & J. Ruh   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
slow
Notable Characteristics
low, compact yellow mound
Plant Width
10
Plant Width (cm)
25.40
Plant Height
4
Plant Height (cm)
10.16
Plant Habit
mound-like
Plant Size
Small

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
light green gold
Leaf Length
2.38
Leaf Length (cm)
6.04
Leaf Width
1.38
Leaf Width (cm)
3.50
Vein Pairs
5
Margin Appearance
flat
Petiole Characteristics
thick, white on back
Leaf Texture Top
dull
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped and flat
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
rounded

Scape Description

Scape Height
15 to 17.5
Scape Height (cm)
38 to 44
Scape Color
light green
Scape Bracts
small inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
lavender
Flower Length
1.75
Flower Length (cm)
4.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
7/6
Bloom Peak
7/18
Bloom Finish
7/29
Flower Color Patterns
striped

Seed Information

Viable
seed set unknown

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport obtained from TC
Clump Source
obtained from other source
Age of Clump
7

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Gold Edger'

Additional Information

Section Class
V-3

Classification Information

Section Class
V-3
Classif Leaf Length
2.375
Classif Leaf Width
1.1875
Classif Leaf Color
light green-gold


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