Re: Lungwort

Janice, don't give up.  I have most of my pulmonarias under a 
dense canopy of Norway Spruce.  I will only water when the 
plants in "fernwood" are near death.  I've found that just as 
you can keep them in more sun if they have consistently moist 
soil, if you keep them in denser shade they can take drier 
conditions.   The biggest problem I have is soil depth in that 
site.  Ferns are going gangbusters in there but the others are 
just having too tough a time getting through the roots, rock & 
clay.  I did add quite a bit of leaf mold and the like and the 
trees contribute nicely, of course.  But I think they will have 
to be moved this autumn.

Jaime, who thinks CT is a pretty nice place to vacation.

> Hi Marie,
> Thanks for info on your lungwort.  I think the key is to keep it moist, so
> even if it gets more sun than what the 'experts' say, as long as it has
> moisture on a regular basis it should do okay.  My problem I guess is I have
> dry shade.  Of course, I haven't given up, just will try again!
> 
> Janice
> zoned out and on vacation in CT
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