■(TB) 'Wing Commander'

1998, Sutton

'Wing Commander' (George Sutton, R. 1997). Seedling# G-17 ARSA. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards wistaria blue (RHS 92D) infused and veined princes blue (105A) at base; style arms wistaria blue; falls princes blue, pale wistaria blue central area; beards orange, white base, end white tipped orange and with white arms ending with 1" to 2" princess blue flounce; ruffled, laced; slight sweet fragrance. 'Mystic Lace' X 'Let's Pretend'. Sutton 1998. Honorable Mention 2000.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 9

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From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing WING COMMANDER (Sutton '98) TB SA 35" M-L. Impeccable branching and bud count with consistent appendages. This gorgeously formed flower has pale wisteria blue standards infused and veined princess blue. The flaring falls are princess blue with a pale wisteria blue center area. Orange beards end in 2" princess blue flounces. Nicely ruffled and laced. A great addition to any garden! $40.00. Sutton's Green Thumber.

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