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Wings of a Prayer - 2009

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Registrant: C. Wilson    Introducer: Hallson Gardens   

Registered Clump
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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
differs from H. 'Praying Hands' by its pure white margin all season long
Plant Width
28
Plant Width (cm)
71.12
Plant Height
20
Plant Height (cm)
50.80
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
dark green
Leaf Color Margin
pure white
Leaf Length
8.5
Leaf Length (cm)
21.59
Leaf Width
4
Leaf Width (cm)
10.16
Vein Pairs
10 to 11
Margin Appearance
slightly rippled
Width of Margin Var.
.13
Width of Margin Var. (cm)
.3
Petiole Characteristics
very upright
Leaf Texture Top
slightly shiny
Leaf Texture Bottom
very shiny
Leaf Appearance
moderately cupped, lightly twisted, deeply folded
Leaf Shape
lance
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
20 to 24
Scape Height (cm)
50.8 to 61
Scape Color
medium green

Flower Description

Flower Color
pale lavender
Flower Length
2.5
Flower Length (cm)
6.4
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Cement City, MI
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15

Seed Information

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original sport
Age of Clump
5

Parentage

Sport Parent
Sport of H. 'Praying Hands

Additional Information

Section Class
III-4b

Classification Information

Section Class
III-4b
Classif Leaf Length
8.5
Classif Leaf Width
4
Classif Leaf Color
dark green
Classif Margin Color
pure white


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