Ed Mercer x Imprimatur
Bloom size: 6 inches
Scape height: 33 inches
Bud Count: up to 30
Plant habit: semi-evergreen
Bloom time: midseason-late
Blooming habit: not recurrent
Fertility: pollen, a few pods
Ploidy: tetraploid
Flaws: None noted
Availability: limited spring delivery
Price: $100
The diamond-dusted, velvety finish sparkles even in hot sun, though the finish of necessity must give somewhat on a very hot day. The color is deep and clear, with more blue-black than red-black color. The sparkling effect of this is breathtaking in the garden.