RE: golden rods

Hi Everyone,
 Coincidentally I opened the August issue of Nursery Management & Production
magazine this morning and there was a great article about Goldenrods.  It
seems the Chicago Botanic Garden did a 5 year comparative study of 18
different Goldenrods in their perennial garden. The Goldenrods were
evaluated for Floral display, Habit  (including spreading potential),
hardiness & disease & pest resistance. The best overall rating went to (drum
roll please) S. rugosa 'Fireworks'.  They liked S. 'Golden Fleece' also.
Now to see if I can find one for my garden!
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon


-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-perennials@mallorn.com [owner-perennials@mallorn.com] On
Behalf Of Hal or Nancy Robinson
Sent:	Friday, August 24, 2001 8:35 AM
To:	perennials@mallorn.com
Subject:	golden rods

Have you tried Golden Fleece?  It takes some shade and does seed around
a little but really not enough.  I love the yellow color to brighten up
darker areas.  The Fireworks just does not grow fast enough for me and I
even have several of the more aggressive goldenrods in my meadow but I
just edit when ever the mood hits.  I just wish that my silverrod grew
better.
No one has said anything about the new Coreopsis "Sweet Dreams".  I
found it last week and it is prettier every time I look at it.  Light
lavender to dark in the centers.  Foliage resembles Moonlight.  I hope
it really is hardy.
Nancy  Tennessee  zone 6b

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