Lablab purpureus Plant of Merit
Tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it may be left in the ground year-round. In St. Louis, it is grown as an annual vine. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Plant seed directly in ... [... more]
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Laburnum alpinum
Scotch laburnum is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is most noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of yellow, wisteria-like flowers that bloom in spring. It typically grows 15-25' tall as a rounded tree and somewhat shorter as a ... [... more]
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Laburnum x watereri
Golden chain tree is noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of yellow, wisteria-like flowers that bloom in spring. This hybrid is a cross between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides. It typically grows 25-30' tall as a tree, and 15-20' tall as a ... [... more]
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Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'
Golden chain tree is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of yellow, wisteria-like flowers that bloom in spring. It is a hybrid cross between L. alpinum and L. anagyroides. It typically grows ... [... more]
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Lactuca sativa
Soil conditions are important; soil should be well drained and possess a good measure of organic matter. Ph should be 7 or above, with moisture available at all times. Summer locations may be lightly shaded, otherwise full sun is best. Generally ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Acoma' Plant of Merit
2 to 10 feet This crape myrtle cultivar (a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei) is one of several mildew resistant hybrids developed by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., all of which have been given Native American tribe names. It is ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Apalachee'
2 to 12 feet Light lavender This crape myrtle cultivar (a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei) is one of several mildew resistant hybrids developed by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., all of which have been given Native American ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Bicolor'
Reddish pink and white (bicolored petals) This compact crape myrtle may be grouped or massed in borders or foundations. Also a good landscape or rock garden specimen. Large container plant for patios. [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Chickasaw'
This cultivar is a miniature crape myrtle for small places. Mass in borders or foundations. Specimen for rock gardens. Container plant for patios. Pinkish lavender July - To frost [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw'
3 to 18 feet 3 to 20 feet This crape myrtle cultivar (a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei) is one of several mildew resistant hybrids developed by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., all of which have been given the names of Native ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Comanche'
3 to 11 feet 3 to 12 feet Coral pink This crape myrtle cultivar (a cross between L. indica and L. fauriei) is one of several mildew resistant hybrids developed by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., all of which have been given the names ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia 'Country Red'
'Country Red' is a crape myrtle cultivar that was introduced into commerce in the 1950s. It is a deciduous, upright, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub that features dark green foliage turning dull yellow-orange in fall, grayish-brown bark which ... [... more]
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