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■(SIB) 'Indigo Velvet'

2026, Schafer/Sacks

'Indigo Velvet' (Martin Schafer/Janet Sacks, R. 2026). Seedling S14-4a-11, SIB (28 chromosome diploid), 30" (76 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards slightly lighter indigo; style arms lighter and slightly bluer; falls dark indigo, cream with heavy indigo veining signal; beardless; slight sweet fragrance. 'Sugar Sprite' X seedling S09-78-2:(seedling S05-50-12:('Miss Apple' x seedling S01-24-1:(seedling S97-34-11:(seedling S92-75-13, 'Dawn Waltz' sibling x seedling S92-56-13:(seedling S89-5-2:('Forrest McCord' x 'Isabelle') x 'Careless Sally')) x seedling S97-69C-1:(seedling S93-68-3:(seedling S90-26-1:('Reprise' x 'Purple Prose') x 'Roaring Jelly') x seedling S93-69-1:(seedling S90-26-1:('Reprise' x 'Purple Prose') x seedling S90-37-2:('Trim The Velvet' x 'Devil's Dream'))))) x 'Black Joker'). Joe Pye Weed's Garden 2026.

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Pedigree

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Cultivation

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
indigovelvet9.JPGJPG indigovelvet9.JPG manage 244 K 06 Jan 2026 - 14:13 TerryLaurin Phto by Jan Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
indigovelvet90.JPGJPG indigovelvet90.JPG manage 362 K 06 Jan 2026 - 14:13 TerryLaurin Phto by Jan Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
indigovelvet91.JPGJPG indigovelvet91.JPG manage 485 K 06 Jan 2026 - 14:13 TerryLaurin Phto by Jan Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
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