■(TB) 'Lord Jeff'

1981, Waite

'Lord Jeff' (Kenneth Waite, R. 1978). Seedling# 71-16-X. TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Ruffled dark violet (RHS 83A) self; dark violet beard tipped yellow-brown. 'Grand Alliance' X 'Sterling Silver'. Tow Path Lane Gardens 1981. Honorable Mention 1983, Favorite Guest 1983; Award of Merit 1988.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AZ. USDA Zones

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From AIS Bulletin #242 July 1981 Introducing LORD JEFF (Waite '81). TB, 37" (94 cm), M-L, (Grand Alliance X Sterling Silver). Ruffled dark violet (RHS 83A) self. Dark violet beards are tipped yellow-brown. Sturdy stalks with 3 to 4 branches and 9 to 10 buds insure a long bloom season. Distinctive addition to this color class. Named for Lord Jeff of Amherst College. $25.00. Tow Path Lane Gardens.

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