Re: Yucca

Hello HarleyLady
Yeah that's the plant.....some folks say you need to soak the seeds in
gasoline....some say tip cuttings.....some say root division....tried them
all....Where I used to work as New Projects Manager at Johnson Bros
Greenhouses...they had one 12 ft tall and 12 ft around......tried and
tried....but no avail....Although some folks brought them in in gallons and
got great money for them.
So what's it like living binationally?
Is it fun?   I would think the exchange rate would be fun.....I've wanted to
go to Australia.  Actually I have started liking the rain...at least until
this winter....snow!!!  I hate snow... (MG we have had way too much of that
this year) except when its falling of course....a few hours later....yuck!
Where are you staying in Mexico?  Not specifically of course just sort
of.....
What's the weather like?   Do you garden there?  OK enough
questions.....Nice talking to you
Didier 'Dee' Maujean
http://www.oregoncams.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HarleyLady" <HarleyLady@3-187-rakkasans.us>
To: <perennials@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Yucca


> At 10:34 PM 1/19/2004 -0800, you wrote:
> >Whoa ....seen some 'over the top' Yucca's in Ca.....You guys are in the
> >perfect climate for them.....Have you ever grown 'Mexican Fried Egg
> >Plant'....can't remember the real name....tried to get cuttings once but
> >couldn't get them to take.....the blossoms look just like a fried egg!
> >Dee
> >Eugene, OR. USA
> >Zone 8
>
> Hi Neighbor,
>
> I've been subscribed for a long time but haven't been following the list
> til recently and your post caught my eye.  We're part-time neighbors as I
> spend the summer in Eugene and the winters in Mexico.  Before that lived
> and worked and gardened on the SW WA coast and prior to that lived and
> gardened in Marcola.
>
> Is the plant you're referring to Romneya coulteri  (Matilija poppy)?  It's
> a SW native and spreads invasively by roots but for some reason is very
> difficult to start.  Needs very sharp drainage and little water.  I know
> those who curse it and those who crave it!
>
> HarleyLady
>
> Eugene, OR  Zone 8
> San Felipe, BC, Mexico Zone
>   (USDA 10, Sunset 13, I think)
>
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