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RE: Dividing Perennials

For many perennials, once you dig them up and examine the roots, you
will see some natural divisions and can pull them apart carefully with
your hands, untangling roots as you go.  For tougher ones, you may need
to cut the clump with the edge of a shovel.  I always do it gently,
though, to let the plant know it's going to be okay . . .

Susan Campanini
in east central Illinois
zone 5b, min temp -15F?


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>From: 	Rosemary Carlson
>Sent: 	Sunday, April 27, 1997 8:38 PM
>To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
>Subject: 	Dividing Perennials
>
>I need/want to divide some of my perennials this spring. For example, I
>want to divide some ajuga to start it in another bed. How do you divide a
>perennial - like ajuga  - that seems to ALL be growing from one crown? I'd
>also like to divide some penstemon and shasta daisies and the same question
>applies. Any help appreciated!
>
>Rosemary in Lexington, KY
>zone 6
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