RE: stachys -- and since were on the subject
- To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: stachys -- and since were on the subject
- From: S* S*
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 08:35:44 -0700
PERFECT! I have this funky area that never dries out terribly, but it's
sunny enough to grow roses. Of all the perennials I have tried over the
years, the only things I have had marginal success with here are asiatic
lilies, and anemone sylvestris. It is so odd because the roses and the
butterfly bush grow fine, as well as lilac, viburnum bodnantense and even
hosta. But almost every other perennial I have tried has croaked:
delphinium, iris, mums, gentian, even heuchera!
SINCE were on the subject, any suggestions for this "twilight zone" area?
It faces east and north.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lowery@zeonchemicals.com [L*@zeonchemicals.com]
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 4:51 AM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: stachys
>
>
>
> I was thinking of Stachys officinalis, or Betony. As described in
> Bluestone Perennials: "24" tall, plant 14" apart. Bushy
> little clumps of
> wrinkled green leaves. Vigorous, with a great many dense
> spikes of deep
> lavender flowers in summer. Does not absolutely need a moist
> spot, but
> does better if ample moisture is provided". They have them
> for $8.50 for
> three plants.
>
> I bought some two years ago and I absolutely love them. They
> are gorgeous,
> need no care from me, make wonderful cut flowers, last a long time in
> bloom, and attract bees like bee balm. Even though they are
> definitely not
> provided any extra moisture, they have spread some. Makes me
> wonder what
> they would be like with the water they really want...
>
>
> Val in KY
> zone 6a
>
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