Re: plant combo suggestions, please

**C* U* <c*@sbcglobal.net>**

You could try a smaller hosta like 'Gold Drop' perhaps. Or maybe do a  
groundcover planting of European ginger, although that would be  
initially expensive. While they spread slowly, they spread steadily   
and they would give you a nearly evergreen background.

Carolyn
On Oct 17, 2008, at 2:43 PM, C.L. Fornari wrote:

>  Thanks, Carolyn, but I guess that I wasn't clear...I'm wanting to  
> plant something in and around the columbine plants - they are  
> spaced about 18" apart. The companion plant would need to be small  
> enough not to cover the columbine I think.  I also love Halcyon,  
> however, and you've reminded me that I don't have any on this  
> property as yet...
>
> with thanks,
> C.L.
>
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