Re: One project accomplished

Ceres,
I talked with Dave Taylor about the Ophiopogon. He thought the $4 price
from Netherland wasn't bad. He said it is expensive because of patents.
However, though sometimes labeled for Zone 5, is really a Zone 6 plant.
I explained that I assumed you were treating it more like an annual. He
also said it is a slow grower and becuase it arrives bareroot, it can be
difficult for awhile to tell if it is alive, being so dark. H e said it
will put out rhizomes for additional growth. Feed with 12-12-12, 3x a
year. As far as suppliers, he said his supplier required a min 1000
plant purchase, though he did get them to accept a 500 plant order.


If I find other suppliers, I'll let you know.

Kitty

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> Ceres, I gave a call to our local Ornamental Grass Nursery and left a 
> message for him to let me know if he knows of a supplier. I realize 
> Ophiopogon isn't actually a 'grass', but he may have some ideas anyway. 
> will let you know. 
> 
> 
> Kitty 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 
> > Ceres, 
> > I checked the 2 catalogs I happned to have with me. One doesn't carry 
> > Mondo Grass. Netherland Bulb has Ophiopogon japonicus 'Ebony Knight' for 
> > $3.95 ea in multiples of 16. Not too bad, but certainly not cheap. If I 
> > find something else, I'll let you know. 
> 
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