■(SDB) 'Blue Moss'

1967, Jones

'Blue Moss' (Bennett Jones, R. 1966). Seedling M85-1. SDB, 14" (36 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards medium blue; falls olive, washed blue at edges. Doriot seedling (tall blue-purple x 'Red Amethyst') X sibling. Jones 1967. High Commendation 1966; Honorable Mention 1968; Judges Choice 1969.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: NE, TX. USDA Zones 7

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From AIS Bulletin #185 April 1967 Introducing BLUE Moss-Sdlg. #M85-1 (Tall blue-purple x RED AMETHYST) X sib. Medium blue standards. Falls olive, blue at edges; nice form. HC 1960. $5.00. Bennett Jones.
From AIS Bulletin #210 July 1973:13. BLUE Moss - always fascinating with no two flowers alike, blue standards, falls blended blue and olive with a touching of maroon.
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