Re: Comments please
Hello Chris,
There may be an "Allen Busey" Chrysogonum out there... but the one I am
familiar with is "Allen Bush"...after my distant cousin.
The literature on this ground cover is moist, well-drained. If kept too wet
they will mold and mildew. By the same token they do not respond well to long
periods of dry. I lost mine a few years ago to drought. Getting ready to put them
back into a new spot in the garden this spring.
The bright yellow blooms against the shiny green textured foliage is a nice
contrast. It can all be enhanced with companions. Most plants usually go better
with something than standing alone. My personal preference is beneath small to
medium blooming shrubs at the edge of the woodland garden.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher P. Lindsey <lindsey@mallorn.com>
Subject: Re: Comments please
> I've had the exact opposite experience with Chrysogonum -- I'm not doubting
> you; I just think it's funny. Here in East Central Illinois it tends
> to dry out in the summer, so I've had to give it regular water.
>
> I do find the flowers to be quite cute -- they make me think of a notched
> buttercup or something. I have photos of 'Allen Busey' at
>
> http://www.hort.net/gallery/view/ast/chrab
>
> Now, it's entirely possible that 'Allen Busey' isn't a virginianum
> cultivar. Truth is, I can't seem to find the parentage on this one
> anywhere, and it was only purchased as Chrysogonum 'Allen Busey'.
> Anyone have any information?
>
> Chris
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