Re: Lavandin vs. L. angustifolia
- Subject: Re: Lavandin vs. L. angustifolia
- From: J* S*
- Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 14:01:04 +0000
I like the French common name for L. angustifolia, the best: Lavande
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Jason D wrote:
> This is a fantastic summary. Thank you.
> -Jason
> San Francisco, California
>
> >
> > Lavandula angustifolia is a dwarf round species,
> > growing in the southern Alps. It is variable, the
> > common forms have thin grey green leaves (hence
> > angustifolia) and dark blue flowers on short
> > unbranched flower stalks. It flowers in June. No
> > dentation on the leaves. Many selections from the
> > wild are found in the trade, with white, pale pink,
> > soft blue or very dark purple blue flowers. The term
> > "English Lavender" is pretty good for confusion :
> >
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Sunset zone : 19
USDA zone : 10
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