■(TB) 'Late Lilac'

1974, Niswonger

'Late Lilac' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1973). Seedling# 1-70. TB, 32" (81 cm). Early bloom and rebloom (late September & early October in Missouri). Lilac self; red beard. 'Lilac Treat' X 'Lovely Ripples'. Niswonger 1974.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AR, AL, CA, ID, KS, LA, MD, MO, NE, OK, TN, TX, UT, VA, Ontario, Netherlands. USDA Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing LATE LILAC (Niswonger, '74). Sdlg. 1-70: Lilac Treat X Lovely Ripples. TB Rebloomer, 32". A concentration of the reblooming trait which should be of assistance to breeders of the remontants. The lilac self is nice to have in bloom during the later part of Sept. and first of Oct. in Missouri. $20.00. Cape Iris.

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