Bog gardens known as "Ditch gardens"

Growing tired of trying to manage the sedge in the ditch, on a
northwestern exposure, that runs past the front of our property, I dug
out the sedge and planted Primula japonica and several hybrids of
Lobelia cardinalis.  The plants are not IN the ditch but on the side.
They prosper.  Whereas northern Virginia normally suffers a drought in
the summer, there seems to be enough moisture to sustain the plants
well.   I really like driving down the street and seeing the Lobelia at
this time of year.  Almost as nice as the many Primula japonica earlier.

I do have a Petastites japonicus 'Variegatus' that is looking for a
home.  Although the e ditch garden does pick up the late afternoon sun,
it has some protection from a pine that overhangs the garden.  Any ideas
of whether or not the Petastities would take some filtered sun?

Thanks--Dixie Hougen--Zone 7A--Northern Virginia

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