Re: Hydrangeas (was Wisteria question)

Thanks, Kitty. I'd always been told it was due to their water requirements.
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [CHAT] Hydrangeas (was Wisteria question)


Actually, their water requirement is not the reason for the name.
Hydrangea: Fom Greek hydor (water) and aggos (a jar) referring to the cup-shaped fruits.

Kitty

From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>

but they are not called "hydra"ngeas for nothing. 
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