Re: Back to gardening....

Well, I'd definitely mix in some Trumpet and Orienpet Lilies for height and
July-August color, Asiatics for June.  But that doesn't help with your
weeds.  I'm thinking of a couple of grouncovers but can't be sure offhand
about the exact timing of bloom.  One is an ornamental oregano I just
ordered for resale called 'Rosenkuppel'.  It blooms midsummer.  Showy,
fragrant, rosy-pink flowers compliment scented foliage.  Bright blossoms
attract butterflies.  Ht 15-18 inches.
www.esveld.nl/htmldiaen/o/orrose.htm

Another is one I got from HCG called Veronica allionii, but I don't see it
on their website.  I nice mat-former that suppresses weeds and, as I recall,
sends up blue spikes in midsummer.  Really nice.
www.em.ca/garden/per_veronica_allionii.html

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:08 PM
Subject: [CHAT] Back to gardening....


> Looking for a suggestion for a zone 5 garden.
>
> Currently there are daylilies against the fence (which you see from the
> other side), then some hibiscus (large ones, southern belle type in white,
> red and pink) and about a 1 1/2 to 2 foot border that needs something!
>
> Suggestions for something that would be impressive June/July to color up
the
> area and instead of the weeds that usually take over that space?
>
> Donna
>
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