Anstar
1. Anstar is a six clone synthetic with two clones from Classic, one from Weevlchek, and three from FFR hardy germplasm. Clones were selected for anthracnose resistance plus vigor, longevity, and general appearance in Virginia.
2. Anstar is adapted to the central, eastern, and upper southern regions of the U.S. It has been tested in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
3. Anstar has fall dormancy similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 80% purple, 20% variegated and less than 1% yellow and white.
4. Anstar is resistant to anthracnose and bacterial wilt, moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt and susceptible to Phytophthora root rot. Reaction to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid is unknown.
5. Seed increase shall be the limited generation sequence with one generation each of the Breeders, Foundation, and Certified class. Certified seed can be produced from Breeders or Foundation seed. Breeders seed (Syn 1) is limited to two years and Foundation seed to three years of production. Certified seed is limited to 6 years of production.
6. First certified seed will be for sale in 1987.
7. No application for Plant Variety Protection.