■(TB) 'Gracious'

1957, Schortman

'Gracious' (Willian Schortman, R. 1955). Seedling# 036. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-RY1D, Dark-purple self. ('Destiny' x 'Sable') X ('Sable' x 'Chivalry'). Schortman 1957.

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

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: GRACIOUS (Schortman '56) M .L. 38 in. (Destiny x Sable) x (Sable x Chivalry). A very fine new black from the blue-purple side. Large and of excellent form. The rich glowing flowers are perfectly placed on tall, strong, well-branched stalks. 7.50.

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