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REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: S. & S. Zolock   

Registered Clump
Registered Leaf
Registered Flower

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
very tall dark purple flower scapes, dark purple flower buds, disease and insect resistant, very thick substance
Plant Width
40
Plant Width (cm)
101.60
Plant Height
19
Plant Height (cm)
48.26
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Length
8
Leaf Length (cm)
20.32
Leaf Width
4.5
Leaf Width (cm)
11.43
Vein Pairs
8 to 10
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Petiole Characteristics
green
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
dull
Leaf Appearance
lightly wavy, flat
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
30 to 36
Scape Height (cm)
76.2 to 91.4
Scape Color
dark purple
Scape Bracts
inflorescence leaves

Flower Description

Flower Color
deep purple
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
bell
Growing Location
Belle Vernon, PA
Bloom Start
8/1
Bloom Peak
8/15
Bloom Finish
8/31
Flower Time
Aug 1 to Aug 30
Flower Color Patterns
dark lavender streaking
Fragrance
Yes

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds
Seed Pod Color
deep purple

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
8

Parentage

Pod Parent
seedling
Pollen Parent
seedling

Additional Information

Section Class
III-1

Classification Information

Section Class
III-1
Classif Leaf Length
8
Classif Leaf Width
4.5
Classif Leaf Color
medium green


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