Re: speaking of plants... what a concept!

Donna,
I don't, but the Display Gardens has a Fargesia in the Ornamental Grass
Garden, but not long enough to tell you much about it.

> Amsonia ciliate var filifolia, states it is 5" (yes inches) tall. Is
> that a misprint?
Common name apparently is Creeping Blue Star, so probably not a misprint,
and it looks great at the PDN website.

Just got my first epimediums this year, last I looked they're still doing
fine.  A recent article I read, explained they're pretty tuff once
established.

I got the same Indigofera last year, haven't had it long enough to know
about invasiveness.  But since we are at the northernmost point of
hardiness, I doubt it will be a problem.

Lilies, yes, we will have some pink shades for sale at H&G, late Feb.  I
couldn't find anything about your Clause Shride, but lilies can always take
full sun. They just may last a few days less than they would if protected
from late aftn sun.

Sorry I couldn't help you more, but that's all I know about the plants you
listed.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 10:57 AM
Subject: [CHAT] speaking of plants... what a concept!


> Anyone grow these, looking for thoughts.
> -----
> Arisaema, if you could only pick one, what would it be and why:
>           Candidissimum
>           Fargesii
>           Sikokianum
> Also, what do you use for companion plants?
> ----
> Alocasia portodora
> Since it is considered a hybrid elephant ear, do they grow the same
> way... as in I could pot it up and let it go dormant for the winter?
> Silly question, but would like to get more than one season from it and
> they keep saying to plant it in the ground... not hardy here, nor have I
> seen it offered locally.
> ----
> Amsonia ciliate var filifolia, states it is 5" (yes inches) tall. Is
> that a misprint? Might work for the garden railroad if it is...
> ------
>
> Asparagus verticillatus (vining asparagus) anyone? Looking interesting,
> but might really be strange....
> ----
>
> Calopogon tuberosus (grass pink orchard) needs re-establishment time-
> anyone know how many years that is... I hate when they say that!
>
> ----
> Going to try Epimedium's this year.... which are winners in your garden?
>
> ------
> Indigofera kirilowii.... claiming not invasive... thoughts?
> ----
> also adding lilium to the garden.... thinking Clause Shride, but not
> sure if it could take my sun.... looking for pink, red, mauve colors.
> (Hey Kitty, is your group fundraiser selling these?)
> ----
> pushing the marker here, but Sacchrum arundinaceum... looks very
> interesting. Anyone grow it? Will it survive in zone 5 with mulching?
> Got a few spots that it might work. How big does it grow in one season?
> ----
> Yucca rostrata- anyone know how much it grows in a season? Might try to
> talk a local nursery to get a larger one rather than a mail order that I
> am sure will be small.
>
> ---
> others on my wish list:
> Bletilla striata
> Gaillardia aristata fanfare
> Kniphofia lola
> Tiarella pink skyrocket
>
> Donna
> Zone 5, IL
>
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