Re: Back to my garden....


> I am getting a bit aggravated by the size labeling of plants. Some seem
> to use the total height with bloom... others base it on the plant
> itself.
This is true.  That's why I usually look up a plant I'm not familiar with,
if placement is an issue.  Sometimes check a few references.

Kitty]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna" <justme@prairieinet.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 8:42 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] Back to my garden....


> I got one last year... (dark leaves white fluffs?). I thought it was a
> gonner about late Aug.. wilted, shriveled. Came back this year and its
> doing great, although it hasn't bloomed yet.
>
> I am getting a bit aggravated by the size labeling of plants. Some seem
> to use the total height with bloom... others base it on the plant
> itself.
>
> Someone needs to standardize these label systems so I don't have to be
> moving plants all the time....
>
> Donna
> Who needs to look stuff up in books instead of relying on labels!
>
> >
> > Nice list Kitty.
> > I bought a Cimicifuga "Brunette" this spring. Beautiful dark burgandy
> > stems
> > & foliage. Bloom spike is developing so I'll be able to see that soon.
> > Plant
> > isn't a lot larger than it was in the pot, but looks healthy.
>
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