CULTIVARS AND NAMES OF LAGERSTROEMIA
PARADE PURPLE - QUEENS LACE
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PARADE PURPLE
(Texas Nurs., Sherman , TX . Cat. p. 5. 1963-64):
Vigorous grower; fls. Strong purple, lighter than TWILIGHT. Orig. as
chance seedling selected in 1960, named in 1963, trademarked in State of Texas
and intro. in 1963 by J.B. Fitzpatrick , Texas Nurs. Name registered May 31,
1974.
= PURPLE PARADE, SELECT PURPLE.
PASSION
(Flower and Garden, p. 57; June 1978, advertisement Myrtles, Baton
Rouge, LA): Purple. (Plant Patent #4184, issued January 10, 1978): Weeping,
dwarf, mature height 10-20 in; fls. Violet-Purple (77B). Orig. as seedling
selected by D.E. Chopin, Baton Rouge, LA; assigned to Chopin & Wright Nursery,
Ltd., Baton Rouge, LA.
[NOTE: This name was originally registered December 15, 1980 ,
and published in The Lagerstroemia Handbook/Checklist, AABGA, p. 42-43.
1978. A request by the originator to change the name toNEW ORLEANS
was made in a letter dated December 10, 1981. At that time the request was
denied. In accordance with Article 14.3, International Code of Nomenclature
for Cultivated Plants-1995, p. 17, 1995, the name NEW ORLEANS is now the
accepted epithet.]
= NEW ORLEANS.
PASTEL PINK
(Andersen Horticultural Library’s Source List of Plants & Seeds,
University of Minnesota, 4th Edition. 1996:pp. 173-174, without descr., as
available from Louisiana Nursery, Opelousas, LA.): L. speciosa variety.
PATTIE PINK
(Tom Dodd Nursery, Semmes , AL . W.P.L. 7:1982-1983): Pink.
PECOS
(D.R. Egolf, HortSci. 21(5):1250-1252. 1986): Multiple-stemmed,
semi-dwarf, globose shrub; exfoliating branches and trunk grey (Grey 201B 2)
and dark brown (Greyed Orange 175A); lvs. elliptic to obovate, 5-6 cm long
and 1.9-2.5 cm wide, dark green (Yellow Green 147A above and Yellow Green 147B
beneath), in autumn maroon (Greyed Purple 183A) to dark purple red (Greyed
Purple 184A); infl. globose, 15-20 cm long and 13-19 cm wide with medium-pink
(Red Purple 57D) fls., recurrent blooming from early July to September; mildew
resistant; orig. in 1972 from the cross of (L. indica DWARF RED x L.
fauriei) X (L. indica DARK RED x L. fauriei); selected in
1975; intro. 1986 by U.S. National Arboretum; NA 54977; PI 499823. Name registered
May 1, 1992.
PENDULA
(Plant Buyer’s Index, 4th ed., 1939, without descr., as available
from Griffing Nurs., Beaumont, TX).
= WEEPING PINK, PROSTRATA, ROSEA
PENDULA.
PEPPERMINT LACE
(Monrovia Nursery Co., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 59. 1972):
Upright and slightly spreading shrub; lvs. broadly elliptic, above Parsley
Green oo962/1, beneath Spinach Green o960/2; fls. picotee, deep rose pink (Spiraea
Red o25/1) edged white. Hardy in zone 7. Orig. as hybrid developed by Otto
Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named and intro. in 1972 by Monrovia Nurs. Plant Patent
#3169 issued May 16, 1972. Name registered June 13, 1974.
PERFECTION
(Angel Peluffo, Buenos Aires , Argentina . Cat. p. 128.
1902?, without descr.).
PETITE
(Amer. Assoc. Nurs., Nurs. Trade & Supply Dir. p. 93. 1966, without
descr., as available from Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA).
PETITE EMBERS™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 65. 1961-62):
Dwarf, upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. rose red; hardy to zone 6. Orig. as hybrid
developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State of California,
and intro. in 1961 by Monrovia Nurs. (Red Purple 60C 2). Name registered June
13, 1974. Misspelled PETITE EMBERG.
[NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names.
Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name PETITE EMBERS is
rescinded and the cultivar name MONERS is registered and approved as of January
1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995,
Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= MONERS.
PETITE ORCHID™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 65. 1961-62):
Dwarf, upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. dark orchid; hardy to zone 6. Orig. as
hybrid developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State
of California, and intro. in 1961 by Monrovia Nurs. Purple Violet 80B and 80C
2. Name registered June 13, 1974.
[NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names.
Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name PETITE ORCHID is
rescinded and the cultivar name MONHID is registered and approved as of January
1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995,
Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= MONHID, ? DWARF ORCHID.
PETITE PINK
(Andre Briant Jeunes Plants, Saint-Barthelemy D’Anjou,
France. 30:Le Catalogue International Edition, 93-94 Season): Light pink blooms.
A dwarf variety.
= ? PETITE PINKIE™.
PETITE PINKIE™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 65. 1961-62):
Dwarf, upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. clear pink; hardy to zone 6. Orig. as
hybrid developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State
of California, and intro. in 1961 by Monrovia Nurs. Red Purple 66C 2. Name
registered June 13, 1974.
[NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names.
Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name PETITE PINKIE is
rescinded and the cultivar name MONKIE is registered and approved as of January
1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995,
Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= MONKIE, ? PETITE PINK.
PETITE PLUM™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa CA . Cat. p. 71. 1985): Dwarf,
deep plum purple.
= MONUM.
PETITE RED
(Pépinières Jean Rey, Carpentras , France . 30:Automne
1990:Tarif General): small American variety, dark crimson red.
PETITE RED IMP™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 62. 1970): Dwarf,
upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. dark red; hardy to zone 7. Orig. as hybrid developed
by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State of California,
and intro. in 1970 by Monrovia Nurs. Name registered June 13, 1974.
[NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names.
Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name PETITE RED IMP is
rescinded and the cultivar name MONIMP is registered and approved as of January
1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995,
Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= MONIMP, PETITE RED IMPROVED.
PETITE RED IMPROVED
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 59. 1972): Very
dwarf; fls. dark red.
= MONIMP, PETITE RED IMP™.
PETITE RED RUBY
(Geo. W. Park Co., Greenwood , SC. Cat. p. 4. Sp. 1972):
Dwarf, fls. dark red.
= PETITE RUBY™.
PETITE RUBY™
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 62. 1970):
Dwarf, upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. deep ruby red; hardy to zone 6. Orig.
as hybrid developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State
of California, and intro. in 1970 by Monrovia Nurs. Name registered June 13,
1974.
[NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature
for Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar
names. Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name PETITE RUBY is
rescinded. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants -
1995, Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= PETITE RED RUBY.
PETITE SNOW™
( Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 65. 1961-62): Dwarf,
upright to about 4-5 ft; fls. snow white; hardy to zone 7. Orig. as hybrid
developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee , OK . Named, trademarked in State of California,
and intro. in 1961 by Monrovia Nurs. Name registered June 13, 1974.
[NOTE:
In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated
Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names. Therefore,
the registration of the cultivar name PETITE SNOW is
rescinded and the cultivar name MONOW is registered and approved as of January
1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995,
Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
=MONOW, DWARF SNOW.
PETITE SNOWFLAKE
(Richard T. Isaacson, Comp.., Andersen Hort. Library’s
Source List of Plants & Seeds, 1987, without descr., as available
from Carroll Gardens, Westminster, MD.)
PINK
(Amfac Nurseries Select, Madison, OH. 43:Jan. 1981): Light Pink.
(Byers Nursery
Company, Inc., Huntsville, AL. 11:F 1987): This variety has beautiful bubblegum
pink blooms and grows in an upright fashion.
(Hines Nurs. Co. , Houston ,
TX . Hines Houston Plants & Prices. 31:Jan.
1993): Deciduous small tree or large shrub, prolific bloomer throughout the
summer months. Clear pink flowers. Listed under Standards: (18-25').
PINK BLUSH (OLD)
(Flower and Garden, p. 57. June 1978 advertisement Myrtles,
Baton Rouge , LA ): Lt. pink.
(Plant Patent #4186, issued January 10, 1978):
Weeping, dwarf, mature height 10-20 in; fls. Neyron rose (56C). Orig. as
seedling selected by D.E. Chopin, Baton Rouge, LA; assigned to Chopin & Wright
Nursery, Ltd., Baton Rouge, LA. Name registered December 15, 1980.
[NOTE: This name was originally registered December 15, 1980 ,
and published in The Lagerstroemia Handbook/Checklist, AABGA, p. 42-43.
1978. A request by the originator to change the name to DELTA BLUSH was made
in a letter dated December 10, 1981. At that time the request was denied.
In accordance with Article 14.3, International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated
Plants-1995, p. 17, 1995, the name DELTA BLUSH is now the accepted epithet.]
= DELTA
BLUSH.
PINK BLUSH (NEW)
(David Byers, Crapemyrtle A Grower’s Thoughts,
p.58-59. 1997.): “This new selection is unusual because of its narrow,
compound, grey-green foliage, resembling that of a Nandina. It flowers with
a bright-pink bloom and may grow to 18 inches.” Developed by David Chopin,
now of Washington, PA.
PINK CREPE
(O.S. Gray Nurs., Arlington , TX . Cat. 1965): Fls. clear
soft rose, panicles large; mildew resistant.
PINK LACE
(Henry Field Seed & Nurs., Shenandoah , IA. Cat. p.
85. Sp. 1958): Fls. bright pink. ( Texas Nurs., Sherman , TX . Cat. p. 8. 1959-60):
Medium grower; fls. large heads, clear pink. Orig. as chance seedling selected
in 1957, named in 1958, and trademarked in State of Texas by J.B. Fitzpatrick,
Texas Nurs. (Red Purple 63B 2).
PINK PARFAIT™
(Plants received at U.S. National Arboretum, Washington,
DC, 12-21-90 from Bear Creek Gardens, Somis, CA)
(Buds & Blooms Nurs.,
Brown Summit , SC. FL W.P.L. 1991): L. indica PINK
PARFAIT - Clear pink. Dwarf 4'.
(Byers Wholesale Nursery, Inc., Meridianville,
AL, undated promotional brochure with color picture and description, procured
1/4/95): A clear light pink blossom with darker petal edges. Plant grows to
about 4 feet tall. Drought resistant (PPAF). Jackson & Perkins™Dwarf
Crapemyrtle.
PINK PEARL
(Clare Gorton, Hodges Gdns. Magazet 2(2):[7]. 1961): Delicate
pale pink.
PINK RUFFLE
(Select Nurs., Brea , CA . Cat. p. 35. 1967): Dwarf; fls. rosy
pink. Orig. Select Nurs. Red 55B 2.
= PINK RUFFLES, DWARF PINK RUFFLES.
PINK RUFFLES
(Inter-State Nurs., Hamburg, IA. Cat. p. 11. Sp. 1963):
Compact, dwarf shrub 4-5 ft. high; fls. pink, heavy bloomer. Orig. as chance
seedling selected and named in 1960, trademarked in State of Texas in 1962,
and intro. in 1963 by J.B. Fitzpatrick, Texas Nurs., Sherman TX . Red Purple
66D 2. Name registered April 30, 1974.
= DWARF PINK RUFFLES, PINK RUFFLE.
PINK SNOWFLAKE
(Buds & Blooms, Brown Summit , SC. July 15, 1987): Pink/white
variegated. Dwarf (Less than 3 feet).
(Carroll Gardens , Westminster , MD.
91:1987): Softly ruffled pink and white flowers are spectacular and quite unique.
Showy bright orange and yellow autumn foliage.
PINK VELOUR™
(Dr. Carl Whitcomb, Lacebark Inc., Stillwater , OK . “Five
New Crapemyrtle”, undated, unpubl. sheet received May, 1999 at U.S. National
Arboretum, Washington , DC ): The name ROYAL VELVET® was crossed out and
printed above it in pen was the notation “New TM Name = PINK VELOUR”.
Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching a height of 10 feet or more. Develops
more secondary branches naturally. New lvs. are wine/burgundy and remain so
for several weeks, eventually turning a dark purplish green. Lvs. are thick
and leathery. Fall color is orange/brown. Fls. bright pink, uniform, with little
variation in color during sunny or cloudy days. Crimson fl. buds. In Oklahoma,
flowering begins early July and continues to frost. Very drought tolerant.
Roots easily from softwood cuttings. Cold hardy to -5 to -8oF. If top
is killed by cold, regrowth is vigorous. Highly resistant to powdery mildew.
= WHIT III, ROYAL VELVET®.
PINK WONDER™
(Plants received at U.S. National Arboretum, Washington,
DC, 12-21-90 from Bear Creek Gardens, Somis, CA)
(Byers Wholesale Nursery,
Inc., Meridianville, AL, undated promotional brochure with color picture
and description, procured 1/4/95): A very delicate light pink, nearly white
variety that grows to about 4½ feet tall. Drought
resistant (PPAF). Jackson & Perkins™Dwarf Crapemyrtle.
PIXIE PINK
(Lone Star Growers, San Antonio , TX . 10:Jan. 1, 1986, without
descr.).
(James C. Kell, Comp.., Houston, TX. Crape Myrtles in Cultivation.
1990:Rev. 6/94. unpubl.): Pink (medium lavender-pink), pyramidal panicles.
Low spreading compact habit of growth, 1 ft. high by 2 ft. spread. Pixie
Series (Pat. Pend. 1986), originated by Chopin & Wright Nurseries.
PIXIE WHITE
(Lone Star Growers, San Antonio , TX . 10:Jan. 1, 1986, without
descr.).
(James C. Kell, Comp.., Houston, TX. Crape Myrtles in Cultivation.
1990:Rev. 6/94. unpubl.): White, more or less pyramidal panicles. Low spreading
habit of growth ¾ to 1 ft. high and 2 ft. spread. Pixie Series (Pat.
Pend. 1986), originated by Chopin & Wright Nurseries.
POCOMOKE
(M.R. Pooler and R.L. Dix, HortSci. 34(2):361-363. 1999):
Deciduous, true miniature L. indica x L. fauriei hybrid crapemyrtle,
densely branched, compact mound 0.5 m high and 0.9 m wide at 8 years in container
culture; lvs. glossy, 2.1 to 3.8 cm long and 1.2 to 1.8 cm wide, emerge bronze
(Greyed Purple 183A 3) before turning dark green (Green 139A); bronze red autumn
coloration. Fls. deep rose-pink (Red Purple 64B) in inflorescences of single
to flattened panicles 2.5 to 3.5 cm tall and 2.4 to 5.1 cm wide, approximately
two weeks later than standard forms of crapemyrtle. It retains its compact,
mound-shaped habit without pruning and is highly resistant to powdery mildew.
Crosses leading to POCOMOKE were made in 1967, 1972, 1979, 1986, and
1989; the crosses involved five original plants, L. fauriei, L. indica DWARF
RED, L. indica LOW FLAME, and 2 dwarf L. indica. Selected
in 1990 and intro. in 1998 by the U.S. National Arboretum; NA 62918; PI 596408.
Name registered July 23, 1998.
POCONOS
(Plant & Supply Locator. January 2000:p. 150, without descr.,
as available from Flowerwood Nursery, Loxley , AL ): Misprint. Should have
been POCOMOKE.
POMONA RED
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 36. 1955-56):
Erect growth; fls. rich red.
POTOMAC
(D. Egolf, Baileya 15(1):10, 12. 1967): Upright branched,
5 m high, treelike specimen; lvs. glossy, thinly coriaceous; panicles 20-2
8 cm long, 16-18 cm wide, abundantly produced from mid-July to September; fls.
clear medium pink (Phlox Pink 625/1 1) with base slightly darker; mildew tolerant.
Orig. in 1962 as selection from colchicine-treated seedlings and intro. in
1967 by U.S. National Arboretum; NA 28863; PI 316673. Name registered September
20, 1966.
POWHATAN
(D. Egolf, Baileya 15(1):12-13. 1967): Dense, globose shrub,
3 m high; lvs. glossy, thinly coriaceous; panicles 20-32 cm long, 12-25 cm
wide; fls. light lavender (Imperial Pink 33/1 1) with base slightly darker;
mildew tolerant. Orig. in 1960 from cross of L. indicaDWARF PURPLE X L.
indica LIGHT LAVENDER, and intro. in 1967 by the U.S. National Arboretum;
NA 28864; PI 316674. Name registered September 20, 1966.
PRAIRIE LACE
(C.E. Whitcomb, C. Gray and B. Cavanaugh, HortSci 19(5):737-738.
1984): Compact, upright, semi-dwarf shrub, 1.2-2 m high; lvs. dark green, smaller
and thicker than the species average, in autumn red to orange red; infl. 12-25
cm tall and 2-8 cm wide with white margined, medium pink fls.; cold hardy to
-20oC; very resistant to drought and powdery mildew; orig. in 1978 from
a population derived from about 4000 seeds collected from 16 seedling parents
of L. indica and treated with a 4% solution of ethylmethane sulfonate
(EMS) for one hour. Selected in 1980; intro. 1983 by Oklahoma Agr. Exp. Station;
Name registered February 1, 1985. Plant Patent #6365.
PRETTY PURPLE
(Andersen Horticultural Library’s Source List of Plants & Seeds,
University of Minnesota, 4th Edition. 1996:pp. 173-174, without descr., as
available from Louisiana Nursery, Opelousas , LA. ): L. speciosa variety.
PROSTRATA
(Griffing Nurs., Beaumont , TX . Cat. p. 21. 1930): Weeping; fls.
pink. Intro. by Griffing Nurs.
= WEEPING PINK, PENDULA, ROSEA PENDULA,
? PROSTRATA GRIFFIN.
PROSTRATA GRIFFIN
(Hines Nurs., Houston , TX . Hines Houston Plants & Prices,
33:Jan. 1991): Deciduous tree reaching 20' with an umbrella-shaped head-often
reaching 25' across with age. Attractive pink-gray bark in winter-watermelon
red flowers throughout the summer. Full sun.
= ? WEEPING PINK, ? PROSTRATA.
PURE RED
(Monrovia Nurs., Azusa , CA . Cat. p. 60. 1960-61): Lvs. lovely
green; fls. pure red; panicles abundant. Erythrite Red oo27. Orig. at Durant
Nurs., Durant , OK . Named and intro. by Monrovia Nurs. in 1960.
= COUNTRY
RED, DURANT RED.
PURE WHITE
(Ashford Park Nurs., Atlanta , GA. Cat. p. 15. 1923):
Spreading shrub; flw. Panicles large.
(Glen Saint Mary Nurs., Glen Saint Mary
, FL. Cat. p. 5. 1958-59): Stocky, compact growth habit; fls. white, panicles
large; profuse bloomer.
= OLD WHITE.
PURITY
(Kramer Bros. Nurs., Upland , CA . Cat. 1962-63, without descr.).
(AMFAC Nursery
Select, Madison , OH . 43:Jan. 1981): White. One of the most spectacular
crepe myrtles, often used as a street tree.
PURPLE
(Inter-State Nurs., Macclenny , FL. Cat. p. 18. 1919): Upright; fls.
lilac-purple shading to bluish-pink as flower ages; panicles medium sized.
= PURPUREA, LAVENDER, LAVENDULA, LILAC, LILAC PURPLE, VIOLACEA.
PURPLE PARADE
(Nursery Business, p. 16, September-October 1977, advertisement
Five-M Nurs., Lindale, TX, without descr.). Name inadvertently transposed.
= PARADE PURPLE, SELECT PURPLE.
PURPLE QUEEN
(Katsuo, Kiyoshi, Crape-myrtle Named PURPLE QUEEN,
Plant Patent – United States Patent and Trademark Office. (Plant Pat
U S Pat Trademark Off) Sept 1, 1992. (7957): 2 p. Plates. Washington, D.C.:
The Office.; 1992 Journal Article.): “The subject of the present disclosure
is a new and distinct variety of crape-myrtle, named PURPLE QUEEN, which
is characterized by its strong reddish purple blooms and its dwarf habit. The
new variety is hardy, well-branched and produces a heavy quantity of blooms.
Form spreading to flat-spreading have a (hill spread)/(height) ratio of about
1.6, flat globe form, dwarf habit (about 40 cm height), heavy branching habit
and an extremely numerous amount of blooms. It orig. in 1985 as a seedling
resulting from crossing L. indica SUMMER AND SUMMER and L.
indica ISSAI-SARUSUBERI. The blooming period of the variety is long, from
July to October in Niigata-shi, Niigata-ken, Japan, and in similar climate
elsewhere. The variety also shows a good cold hardiness and can overwinter
well without being supported with a pole even in a snowy area. Flower color
is a strong reddish purple (JHS Color Chart 8911 or RHS Colour Chart 77B).
U.S. Plant Patent 7,957, Sept. 1, 1992.
PURPLE RAIN™
(Plants received at U.S. National Arboretum, Washington,
DC, 12-21-90 from Bear Creek Gardens, Somis, CA.)
(Byers Wholesale Nursery,
Inc., Meridianville, AL, undated promotional brochure with color picture
and description, procured 1/4/95): Very unique dark purple variety. This
is a vigorous grower, branching freely and flowering in large clusters. Will
grow to about 5 feet. Drought resistant (PPAF). Jackson & Perkins™ Dwarf
Crapemyrtle.
PURPLE SNOWFLAKE
(Kay Sallee, “A Rainbow of Colors”, Nursery
Manager 4(3):68. Mar. 1988): “There also are varieties of crapes with
pink and red blossoms whose frilly individual petals are edged with lacy white:
PINK SNOWFLAKE and RED SNOWFLAKE. ‘We’re working on PURPLE SNOWFLAKE,
but aren’t having much luck,’ Cole volunteered. ‘It reverts
back (to the color of the mother plant) after a couple of years. But we’ll
keep trying.’” Article on Five-M Nursery.
PURPLE SPLENDOR
(Spring Hill Nurs., Tipp City , OH . Cat. p. 33. 1946,
without descr.).
PURPLE VELVET
(David Chopin, Washington , PA. Variety Listing and Descriptions,
undated, included with pers. com. to David Byers. 5/11/95): New! Color: Black
Purple. Height 3-4.5'. Best Uses: This upright unusual variety has the darkest
purple fls. we have seen.
PURPUREA
(D. & C.A. Hill, Philadelphia , PA. Cat. P. 56. 1822):
Fls. purple.
(John Saul, Washington , D.C. Cat. p. 43. 1880): Vigorous growth
habit; fls.. bright purple, free bloomer. Cobalt Violet 634/1 1.
= LAVENDER,
LAVENDULA, LILAC, LILAC PURPLE, PURPLE, VIOLACEA.
PURPUREA CORNUTA
(Angel Peluffo, Buenos Aires , Argentina . Cat. p.
128. 1902?, without descr.).
PURPUREA MACROPHYLLA
(Robert Seth & Co., Calcutta , India . Cat.
p. 4. 1923, without descr.).
QUEENS LACE
(Morningside Farm/Nursery, Morrilton , AR. Wholesale Crapemyrtle
Price List: FALL 1982): Red, edged with white. Ibid. FALL-WINTER 1986:
Medium growing, red edged with white.
(Ewa Nelson, Morningside Farm/Nursery,
pers. com. 12/2/82): Mr. Nelson says they received this plant from Otto Spring.
(Carroll Gardens, Inc., Westminster, MD. Cat. 86:March, 1994): Frilly watermelon
pink blooms bordered with clean white. Reddish new growth. Dense, upright 12-14'
multi-stemmed large shrub/small tree. Similar to, but hardier than, the more
readily available L. PEPPERMINT LACE.
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