Group 3, Herbaceous Group.  Deep blue, purple shading, violet stamens, ages to lighter .  Medium, single, ribbed, ruffled edge bloom form.  Early summer to early autumn.  Height of 39" to 4' 11" (100 to 150 cm).   Laurence Arene-Querard (1994).

6 favorite votes.  Average rating: GOOD+.   Heat tolerance: GOOD (1 vote).

Early Large Flowered, Group 2.  Mauve and crimson.  Single, veined bloom form.  Late spring to late summer.  USDA zone 4b through 9b.  Height of 10' to 12' (305 to 365 cm).   Charles Noble (1873).

37 favorite votes.  Average rating: EXCELLENT-.   Heat tolerance: POOR (1 vote).