Re: HAD IT WITH HOLLYHOCKS AND MALVA
- Subject: Re: HAD IT WITH HOLLYHOCKS AND MALVA
- From: D* M*
- Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 19:01:25 -0500
>I know, every year we see someone complaining about hollyhocks and malva and
>the rust that accompanies them. My attitude in the past has been -- what's
>a little rust? And I've lived with it.
> I guess I've had my fill. Besides delphinium, what tall, spikey plants
>could I replace these plants with? All colors welcome, but would
>particularly like something blue/purple, and they need to be sun lovers.
> Thanks for your input!
>
>
Have you tried Acanthus? The most common species is Acanthus mollis,
Bear's Britches, but I believe this is only hardy to Z 6 or 7. I am
currently growing Acanthus hungaricus (A. balcanicus) along the south
side of my house here in Z 5, and it is perfectly hardy.
For photos, see:
http://www.esveld.nl/htmldia/a/achung.htm or
http://www.paysage.nl/encyclopedia/ACHUNGAR.html
--
Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@execpc.com
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