Mary Contrary

Mary Contrary.  Menard.  2013. Herbaceous Hybrid.   APS: Seedling # MM2008-05. Parentage unknown. Large single flowers held high on plants.  Blooms are long lasting, open a warm buttery yellow and fade to almost white before petal drop.  Deep pink flares become more prominent as the flowers age. Petals are slightly ruffled along edges, otherwise held mostly flat. Average of three flowers per stem, no fragrance. Average of three carpels per flower, green, moderately hairy, with mid pink stigmas. Pollen bearing stamens are yellow throughout. Produces seeds. Well developed, complete disc, white in color. Glabrous green shoots emerge to produce a large robust plant with broad pointed leaflets that is reliably floriferous. Height to 41 inches. Early/Midseason bloom. Premium divisions ship late September to mid October.