Re: plants tolerant of fountain overspray

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Hi, Amy!

My fountain has contributed to the survival of many plants that wouldn't have made it without the extra moisture. Daylilies, anemones, hostas, phlox paniculata (Nora Leigh), ligularia, heuchera, hardy hibiscus and astilbe are on the sunny side. I use several of the shorter sedums with the variegated and dark foliage for contrast. 

On the shady side, hydrangeas have done well, both macrophylla and arborescens. Container under plantings of elephant ears and cannas add late season zing and color. The only problem I have is one of choosing what NOT to plant there. If I had the room, I would add some Easy Elegance landscape roses for the all season color and great foliage they have regardless of the kind of season we have. I stay away from anything that isn't hardy to at least a zone 5.

Lorraine 

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  From: loisdan@juno.com<l*@juno.com> 
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  Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 7:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [GWL] plants tolerant of fountain overspray

  Hi Amy,

  We've had a variety of plants around our fountain and never had a
  problem. Our permanent planting turned out to be Huechera Venus, Hosta
  Whirlwind, and a Gentian of uncertain parentage. Previously we've had
  various types of begonia, impatiens, etc. Our fountain is in the shade
  and the native Virginia Creeper wound its way INTO the water and had to
  be hacked back. I've seen people grow begonias with their feet in pond
  water, so I think you probably have a wide variety of possibilities.

  Regards,
  Lois

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  On Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:18:48 -0400 Amy Ziffer <amyziffer@earthlink.net<a*@earthlink.net>>
  writes:
  > Dear All:
  > 
  > Has anyone ever come across a list of plants tolerant of fountain  
  > overspray?  This is not quite the same thing as plants tolerant of  
  > 
  > wet soil; the issue is really plants tolerant of foliage that 
  > remains  
  > wet.  I doubt much of the moisture will ever reach the soil.  They  
  > 
  > also need to be cold hardy to Zone 5 and tolerant of full sun.
  > 
  > I'd appreciate thoughts about using Chelone 'Hot Lips' for such a  
  > location, but any and all recommendations are appreciated.  Thanks!
  > 
  > Amy Ziffer
  > 
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