Re: Anyone growing these??? HELP
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- Subject: Re: Anyone growing these??? HELP
- From: G*
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 08:53:03 -0400
Hello,
On Gentiana asclepiadea, or the Willow Gentian, they should germinate for
you this spring if you planted them last fall. This Gentian will reach
three feet or more when mature if given a good humus rich soil with
moisture. It is often found growing along stream banks in Europe where it
is native. You should be seeing narrow matte green leaves soon if not
already. Blooms are trumpet shaped with a nice blue with darker colored
veins.
Erinus alpinus, "alpine balsam" reaches about 4" so it is a favorite of
Alpine gardeners. You should be able to find plenty of information on this
one at the Alpine-L web site. Do not grow it personally.
Saxifraga stolonifera, or Strawberry Begonia AKA Mother of Thousands is a
great ground cover and perfectly hard and easy to grow here. Reasonable
soil, some shade and adequate moisture. For a great effect in the garden
grow it among large upright ferns. When the delicate white blooms cover the
silvery leaves with the upright rather coarse leaves of the ferns ... nice
and so delicate a sight......
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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> From: B. Luby <bjluby@avalon.nf.ca>
>> Subject: Anyone growing these??? HELP
> Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 8:42 AM
>
> Would appreciate hearing from people who are growing,
> or have grown these. I have been given lots of plant
> trades, and want to identify them. If you know
> sites that have photos please mention. Much appreciated!
>
> Gentiana asclepiadea
> I planted seeds in fall, and want to know what
> plant will look like. Have been searching for photo,
> but no luck.
>
> Lithodora diffusa
> Saw quick photo on tv, but want to examine
> this to see if it is in my garden - perhaps it should be!
>
> Erinus alpinus, "alpine balsam"
> Bought plant last year, during winter plant tag blew across
> the garden, and now can't distinguish it from other newly-sprouting,
> low-growing plants
>
> Saxifraga stolonifera
>
> Saxifraga arendsii
>
> Thanks again!
>
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