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Smoke Signals - 2008

REGISTERED

Originator, Nominant, Introducer, Registrant: B. & D. Stegeman   

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Additional Leaf

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Clump Description

Growth Rate
medium
Notable Characteristics
intense, long-lasting blue color and upright form
Plant Width
38
Plant Width (cm)
96.52
Plant Height
20
Plant Height (cm)
50.80
Plant Habit
upright

Leaf Description

Leaf Color Center
intensely blue-green
Leaf Length
9
Leaf Length (cm)
22.86
Leaf Width
5
Leaf Width (cm)
12.70
Vein Pairs
9 to 10
Margin Appearance
flat
Leaf Texture Top
glaucous bloom
Leaf Texture Bottom
glaucous bloom
Leaf Appearance
lightly folded, lightly wavy
Leaf Shape
ovate
Leaf Base
tapered

Scape Description

Scape Height
22 to 26
Scape Height (cm)
55.9 to 66
Scape Color
blue

Flower Description

Flower Color
near white
Flower Shape
tubular
Growing Location
Chesterton, IN
Bloom Start
8/10
Bloom Finish
9/5
Flower Time
July 15 to Aug 15
Flower Color Patterns
pale lavender striping

Seed Information

Viable
sets viable seeds

Clump History

Clump's Origin
the original seedling
Age of Clump
8

Parentage

Pod Parent
H. 'Salute'
Pollen Parent
H. 'Carolina Blue'

Additional Information

Section Class
III-2

Classification Information

Section Class
III-2
Classif Leaf Length
9
Classif Leaf Width
5
Classif Leaf Color
intensely blue-green


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Price
Mason Hollow Nursery
47 Scripps Lane Mason, NH 03048
603-878-4347 - www.masonhollow.com

$18.00

Average Price: $18.00
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