Re: lavendula officinalis question

Hey Donna, that ought to be big enough for any G gauge train out there. LOL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty Morrissy" <kmrsy@earthlink.net>
To: "Agardenchat" <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] lavendula officinalis question


> Donna,
> That's English Lavender and, yes, it's hardy in Z5a.  L. officinalis is an
> old synonym for angustifolia.  You'll usually see L.o. used for herbal
> write-ups and L.a. used for ornamentals.  The new Herb A-Z says the spikes
> are 3inches long, plant height 24-28 in, width 3ft.  If you're getting a
> lavender, you might prefer one of the many cultivars.
>
> Kitty
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Donna <justme@prairieinet.net>
> > To: <perennials@hort.net>; <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 2/23/2003 11:01:06 AM
> > Subject: [CHAT] lavendula officinalis question
> >
> > DH has been reading the newspaper ads again :(
> >
> > He seems to think that I should order a hardy lavender (listed as
> > lavendula officinalis) for his garden railroad.
> >
> > #1 is this really hardy in zone 5, Northeast Illinois?
> >
> > #2 this ad is very misleading, IMHO, as it claims it only gets 1 1/2ft
> > tall? I think they are talking blooms, not entire plant size.
> >
> > #3 Spring River Nursery? Anyone ever heard of them?
> >
> > I did a google search for the plant, got tons of herbal uses, but not
> > much about the plant... so those who are better at searching or have
> > some info on this plant.... Help!
> >
> > Donna
> >
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