Narrower leaves
than L. salicaria
which are acute at the base and do not clasp the
stem
'Dropmore Purple' - Deep purple flowers, 3 feet tall.
A hybrid of L. salicaria
x
L. virgatum.
'Happy' - 15-18 inches tall, which is
less than half the height of other cultivars.
The flowers are dark pink.
'Morden Gleam' - Flower color is deep rose-pink.
Plant height is 3˝ feet. A hybrid
of L. virgatum 'Morden Pink' x L. alatum.
'Morden Pink' - This pure pink flowering cultivar
is as a bud sport of L. virgatum. The pink flowers are profusely
produced from mid to late summer.
'Morden Rose' - Rosy-red flowers and dark foliage,
3 feet tall. Cross of L. virgatum 'Morden Pink' x L. alatum. It is more tolerant
of hot, dry weather.
'Robert' - Bright pink flowers on a compact plant,
2-3 feet tall.
Very similar to L. salicaria.
Breeding program from the Agriculture
Research Station, Manitoba, Canada by the late
Dr. Skinner.
