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Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: G. R. Goodwin   

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
fast
Notable Characteristics
quick growing, medium to small variegated cultivar
Plant Width
18
Plant Width (cm)
45.72
Plant Height
8
Plant Height (cm)
20.32
Plant Habit
mound-like

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
medium green
Leaf Color Margin
pure white
Leaf Length
4
Leaf Length (cm)
10.16
Leaf Width
2.5
Leaf Width (cm)
6.35
Vein Pairs
6
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.75
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
1.9
Petiole Characteristics
green
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
slightly shiny
Leaf Appearance
lightly cupped, moderately twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy, lightly flat
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
tapered to flat

Scape Description

Scape Height
18 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
45.7 to 61
Scape Color
dark purplish green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale to deep purple
Flower Length
2
Flower Length (cm)
5.1
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Zionsville, IN
Bloom Start
7/8
Bloom Peak
7/15
Bloom Finish
8/10

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seed
Seed Pod Color
green

Clump History

Clump's Origin
original sport
Age of Clump
8

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of unknown origin

Additional Information

Section Class
IV-4b

Classification Information

Section Class
IV-4b
Classif Leaf Length
4
Classif Leaf Width
2.5
Classif Leaf Color
medium green
Classif Margin Color
pure white


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