Re: Comments on these perennials appreciated
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Comments on these perennials appreciated
- From: B* C*
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 22:01:17 EDT
Jan:
The only one I can comment on is the Knautia macedonia. I have a couple of
them (so far-I've heard they are inclined to reseed). The foliage is nothing
to write home about-rather ragged and weedy looking but at least it is low
to the ground. The flowers are carried on thin wiry stems well clear of the
foliage (about 18" tall as I recall) and are-in the species-a dark burgundy
colour and shaped like a scabious. They are much smaller than they appear in
books. Still, they're quite a useful colour and the trick is to plant them
behind something that will hide the foliage but let the flowers show. Malva
moschatos in the white form makes a good choice if planted densely enough.
Bob Campbell
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