c.r.ROMAN VARIEGATED

Myrtus communis `Romana Variegata', white, 20-30", July-AUgust.Attractive yellow variegated version of Roman Myrtle. Roman myrtle leaves are slightly more narrow than German myrtles. Both fruits, buds, and leaves can be rushed and used as a spice for pork dished during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Traditionally desired for wedding bouquets though. During the mythological times this was sacred to the Greek Goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite, who it is said, turned her favourite priestess into the bush to keep her away from to ardent a suitor!? Sun, bright light indoors. zone8