FRAGRANT BLUE RIBBONS

Edged sport of Blue Ribbons from S. Beikmann, 2007. Leaves 7 inches long by 5 inches wide, intensely blue-green with a creamy white edge jetting toward the mid-rib, 8-10 vein pairs, glaucous bloom on top and below, lightly rippled, slightly cupped, moderately flat, lightly ovate. Blue color holds well late into the season then becomes more grey-green. Petiole is blue-green with a thin white edge. Flower scape 18-20 inches high, slightly fragrant pale lavender flowers in mid-July to mid-August.