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Re: hosta

Emily,

Yes, Hosta prefer soil on the acid side.  Some ferns do well in alkaline
soil, but not Hosta.  And, in hot climates, Hosta want shade, at least from
hot afternoon sun.  And, most ferns want at least partial shade.  There are
exceptions to all this....but as a general rule...

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
Editor:  Gardening in Shade
http://www.suite101.com
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> From: Shadygrdn@aol.com
> Date: Friday, August 15, 1997 9:30 PM
> 
>   
>      Gotta get my 2 cents worth in also. I have also
>    benefited from Marge Talt's knowledge and I'm going
>     to ask yet another question. In this thread, I believe
>     she suggested to use Ferns with hosta as they liked
>     the same conditions. I'm sure she meant shade but
>     I was wondering about soil ph. I know ferns prefer an
>     acid soil like azalea, rhodos, etc. etc. Is this also the
>     hosta's soil of choice?
>     
>     Thank you.--------Emily
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