Subject: Re: Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone'

Janis,
I've been looking for something that would fill in around the base of my Baptisia. Would you let me know where I might find this Geranium. Also, how dry do you
keep that area?
Thanks,
Kris
Northern CA



> I don't know about the habit of Phlomis, but if it doesn't work out, I can
> suggest a great companion for scrambling geraniums.  I have Geranium endressi
> 'Claridge Druce' planted around a Baptisia australis.  Not only does the
> geranium provide filler for the leggy base of the Baptisia, but the leaf
> color sets off the blue-green Baptisia foliage nicely, and the textures
> compliment each other.  The Baptisia provides a nice structure for the
> geranium's scramblings.  As an added bonus the geranium flowers make the
> Baptisia appear to "bloom" all summer!   I have to cut back all of my other
> Crane's-bills, but I let this one go all season.  --Janis

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