Star in the Night
2009, Black
'Star In The Night' (Paul Black, R. 2009). Sdlg. O247C. IB, height 25” (64 cm), Mid to late bloom season. Standards dark blue purple; style arms dark inky blue-black; falls black, narrow blue-purple edge, subdued violetwhite rays around beard with short dart at end of same; beards medium violet tipped medium greyed-orange in throat, light greyed-yellow in middle, white at end; ruffled; pronounced spicy fragrance. 'Ocean Depths' X 'Wish upon a Star'. Mid-America 2009. Honorable Mention 2011; Walther Cup 2011 .
Hybridizer's Comment: What a breathtaking sight a clump of Star in the Night makes! Darkness descends as dark blue purple standards turn to inky blue black falls. White beards laid over violet bases shine brightly. Flowers are gently ruffled so as not to diminish the simple beauty of Star in the Night. Muted white rays amplify that brightness. Clean, healthy plants support bountiful stalks with 2 branches and 6-7 buds. Spectacular garden show.
Note: No mention of PBF in the AIS description.
