To tell you the truth, I wasn't all that impressed with it. I got it as a bonus. It could be that there were so many more interesting things gong on at the time that I didn't appreciate it in comparison to them. If I decide next year to give it the "boot" I'll keep you in mind. I have some others in that dark purple color range that I liked better like Hollywood Nights.
Or my favorite Noble Gesture
Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone
yes. I don't want Demonic in my garden. I have Devil's Night but don't like the name and I may not keep it. I don't mind elves, trolls and witches because those are things of fairy tales but Demonic? ...... no thanks. I think we have talked about iris names that were disturbing before and most growers do not mind them but I do.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
I've never been one to be superstitious. The poor flower can't help it if it's originator gave it a cultish name. It's just a flower. It doesn't have any supernatural power on either end of the spectrum.
Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.
Name: Teresa Felty Barrow South central KY (Zone 6b) SONGBIRD GARDENS
I like this thread with the dark ones on it. I only have Fade to Black that is really dark. I don't care for the demonic names either, on any of my plants. Just gives me the creepies. That is probably not a word but you know what I mean.
Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a) Magnolia zone
Yes, I agree, Devil May Care is ok. That phrase has been used enough to make it ok. The topic this thread has evolved into really does make me laugh out loud. I suppose my predilection, or the lack thereof, for names and phrases has to do with my age, beliefs, superstitions, etc. Pay me no mind. LOL
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
Jan, are you familiar with the comedy movie and series Sordid Lives? I'm pretty sure that's where the name comes from.
The names mentioned above don't bother me, but there have been some plants named for celebrities or politicians I don't like that I just couldn't bear to purchase (more roses than irises there though...).
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
I planted, but don't like the name of "Sordid Lives". Anyone else have some names that bother you?
Lucy!
