gigas plants
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: gigas plants
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:05:18 EDT
In a message dated 6/5/00 7:59:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
genebush@otherside.com writes:
<< world is not all bad manners and thoughtless individuals). It is only
about 4
inches in height, will spread out slowly to around six or 8 in a few years.
Foliage is almost succulent looking. Blooms are a bright pink (neon?) with a
yellow eye. has a tiny red/pink resting bud. I am told is will take only
ordinary
garden soil and prefers open shade. Familiar with this one? >>
Not familiar Gene, but the meaning of gigas is giant. How do we explain
that? Angelica has various forms including the common one (Archangelica)
which is a very tall and vigorous plant. Angelica gigas is much smaller.
Must be some part of the plant is "giant".
Claire Peplowski
E.Nassau, NY z4
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