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Evening Star - 2001

REGISTERED

Originator: K. Watanabe    Nominant, Introducer: P. Ruh    Registrant: P. & J. Ruh   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf

Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
starlike flowers of unusual shade -- deep lavender blue
Plant Width
17
Plant Width (cm)
43.18
Plant Height
14
Plant Height (cm)
35.56
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
5.5
Leaf Length (cm)
13.97
Leaf Width
2.63
Leaf Width (cm)
6.68
Vein Pairs
8 prominent
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
wide and winged
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly corrugated, lightly twisted and moderately wavy
Leaf Shape
wide lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
15 to 19
Scape Height (cm)
38 to 48
Scape Color
deep green -- purple tint
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
Deep lavender blue
Flower Length
1.5
Flower Length (cm)
3.8
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chesterland, OH
Bloom Start
8/14
Bloom Peak
8/28
Bloom Finish
9/13
Flower Color Patterns
white striped

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
streaked purple

Clump History

Clump's Origin
a division of the original
Age of Clump
7

Parentage

Pod Parent
Parentage Unknown

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-1
Season Color Change
none

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-1
Classif Leaf Length
5.5
Classif Leaf Width
2.625
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


Full Classification List

Simplified Classification List

Cover Pages for Classification Lists

Quick Reference Table for Leaf Sizes and Colors

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