Optic Overload

‘Optic Overload’ (Richard Tasco, R. 2017). TB, 36″ (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards Tuscan yellow, very slight violet flush on midrib; style arms Tuscan yellow, violet along ridge, light violet under stigmatic lip; falls light orchid-violet centers, white ground around beard covered with strong plum-purple veins covering ²⁄₃ of petal, slightly darker smoky violet edges on bottom half of petal; beard hairs based golden yellow, dark burnt orange in throat and middle, sparse light lavender-white at ends and tips; medium purple based foliage; moderately ruffled; pronounced lily fragrance.  Superstition 2017. Honorable Mention 2019.