Re: low maintenance
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: low maintenance
- From: "* P* L* <lindsey@mallorn.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jan 1998 11:13:01 -0600 (CST)
> At this point, I find that I am rather drawn to the blood grass (Imperata
> cylindrica rubra 'Red Baron'), Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' especially in
> light shade, and blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens). I have all
> of these growing in light shade in the company of hostas. They make such a
> nice pairing--the thin blades of grasses with the thick, wavy leaves of the
> hosta.
I have never had success with Japanese blood grass here in the Midwest,
and it's probably due to our hot summers and clay soil. It always
comes out looking really scraggly with just the faintest tinge of
red on the tips. Anybody in this region have success? Can you
share your secrets?
Chris
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Christopher Lindsey
USDA zone 5b, Urbana IL
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