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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Fallopia

Claire Peplowski wrote:

> In a message dated 98-02-05 19:27:12 EST, you write:
>
> <<  Nope - the real name is Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'  -In the
>  polygonum family, it does not run like many polygonums --I've got in
> in
>  my catalog, along with the dwarf from of the plant,  Fallopia
> japonica
>  var. compacta   - The alternate name for this plant is Polygonum
>  cuspidatum var. compactum.
>  this is an outstanding plant - it can take full sun, and grow 3-4'
> (not
>  the dwarf form) - the variegation is outstanding --- and the plant
>  really adds structure to any border - it's fascinating t watch it as
> it
>  emerges in springtime with pink spear-like shoots.
>  Rika >>
>
> Rika,
>
> I surely hope that you are absolutely correct in that description.
> Perhaps
> you were not with us a a few weeks ago when we went around with that
> plant.
> There were many offerings resulting in acknowledged confusion of
> taxonomic
> status (I cannot believe I said that).  Am in agreement with
> everything you
> have said and because I bought one and gave a good garden pal another
> one,
> please let it be true.
>
> Claire Peplowski
> East Nassau, NY
> zone 4 - Berkshire area


what  were the other offerings of proper taxonomy (it would be nice to
know)
thnaks -rika
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