(LA) 'Petunia Butterfly'
1963, Rix
'Petunia Butterfly' (
Sam Rix, R. 1958). Louisiana, 28" (71 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1D, Petunia-purple self; narrow pale gold signal. Melrose 1963. Honorable Mention 1964.
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From Melrose Gardens catalog, 1965: PETUNIA BUTTERFLY (Sam Rix) A new color in this group. Fuchsia rose not unlike the color of the Tall Bearded Iris "Patience". Smooth, velvety and very wide flowers. Strong stems. HM '64. 5.00. |
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