Re: Something for drought

No prickles or stickers.  The leaves are somewhat rough to the touch but
have great color.  In the fall, they turn burgundy.  I planted three on a
rock retaining wall near our stone bench that looks over the river/lake. 
The soil is not wonderful and is often quite dry.  


> [Original Message]
> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 7/14/2006 5:12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Something for drought
>
> Does it have stickers?
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bonnie Holmes" <holmesbm@usit.net>
>
> > Oh, I also found Rubus calycinoides (Creeping raspberry). It is hardy
> > but not on an invasive list. Good for erosion...often used as a soil
> > binder. Even has flowers and a fruit. Thought it might be useful for
> > those who are fighting drought as it is tolerant.
> >
> > 
> >
http://classygroundcovers.com/cat--RUBUS-calycinoides-Creeping-Raspberry--RU
BUS-calcynoides
> >
> >
> >
> > Bonnie Zone 7/7 ETN
> >
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