■(SDB) 'Shy Violet'
1988, Jones
'Shy Violet' (
Bennett Jones, R. 1988). Seedling M397-1. SDB, 10" (25 cm), Midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled lilac; deep amethyst beard. Seedling M355-1: ((
'Kentucky Bluegrass' x blue seedling) x
'Cotton Blossom') X seedling M362-l: (
'Sapphire Jewel' x seedling M297-1). B Jones 1989. Honorable Mention 1991.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: OR. USDA Zones 6
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From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing SHY VIOLET-SOBSdlg. M397-1: ((Kentucky Bluegrass x blue sdlg.) x Cotton Blossom) X (Sapphire Jewel x M297-1). Lightly ruffled standards, domed and closed, are medium lilac blue infused amethyst. Horizontal falls are lilac blue, wide and round. Deep amethyst beards. Beautiful form and color. A demure lass. 11". $10.00. Bennett Jones. |
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