I. tectorum variegatum
- Subject: I. tectorum variegatum
- From: B* S*
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 15:46:43 -0400
From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>
>There is a form of I. tectorum that is variegated in the spring, but turns all
>green in the summer. We got a plant that was supposed to be I. tectorum with
>white striped leaves that stayed that way. Now we have been told it is a form
>of I. japonica which is not hardy in our zone 5/6 area of northern Ohio.
>Fortunately, we have access to some room in a greenhouse to store it over
>winter.
From the illustration it is clear that what Van Bourgondien's is offering
is japonica, not tectorum (to confuse things, they sell tectorum under the
name 'Dragonfly'). I ordered tectorum variegatum from We-Du Nursery in
North Carolina, and got japonica variegata. Anyone know of a TRUE source
for tectorum variegatum?
japonica is borderline hardy here, has bloomed once in 10 years. Most
years it freezes back. Plants in the greenhouse bloom in March. I also
note that in the garden it tends to revert and you have to keep pulling out
the all-green fans.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>
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