Re: Aconitum/Phlox(wasMatrona..)
- Subject: Re: Aconitum/Phlox(wasMatrona..)
- From: G*
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:14:16 -0400
Hello Anne,
Looks as though you are quite appreciative of tall garden phlox. Another
question. What do you use as companion plants to your various phlox? Anyone else
care to chime in here? Always interested in what other gardeners see as companion
plants.
----- Original Message -----
From: Anne Dimopoulos <along@mpdr0.chicago.il.ameritech.net>
Subject: Aconitum/Phlox(wasMatrona..)
snip....
> Two of my phlox (a white and a deep lavender) are 'meadow' phlox and are
> species, I believe. They never mildew (losing a brown leaf at the
> bottom here and there but nothing unsightly) and will bloom from now
> into September at least. I divided 3 clumps into 9 this spring, all of
> which seem to thrive on the division. I also have 'Bright Eyes', no
> mildew, heavy bloom, great health, and one plant of 'Starfire', such a
> wonderful red, but not as vigorous as the others. Also have a lavender
> with a white eye, 'Katherine', that's in its second year and doing very
> well also. Odd how plant performance varies so much from year to year,
> depending on conditions - adds another element of surprise to gardening
> (in addition to adding to our ongoing education about plants).
>
> Almost 2 inches of rain here this week also, but we could use much more.
> At least some relief from the heat for a few days - hurray. More later.
>
> Anne - Chicago
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