Re: Spring Perennials/ Combinations
Hi Susan,
Squirrel Corn is Dicentra canadensis, Dutchman's Breeches D. cucullaria.
If you use chopped leaves as a mulch (or something similar) you will see
little seedling begin to pop up in the area and a lacy, blue-green groundcover
will from for you. Makes good companions to the Hellebores, Woodland Primula as
well as the peonies we talked about earlier.
Speaking of... how many others out there are growing Anemone nemorosa in any
of its many forms in their woodland or shade garden? Now here is a ground cover of
superb merit that is not used nearly as often in gardens as it deserves. So easy,
so lovely .....
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Saxton, Susan <SSaxton@Schwabe.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 12:20 PM
Subject: RE: Spring Perennials/ Combinations
> Hi Gene,
>
> What's the botanical name for squirrel corn? Decentra ______? I'd like to
> try some if it will grow for me in Oregon.
>
> I have my Dutchman's breeches growing near a Jury's Yellow camellia (white
> with a yellow ruff in the center) and it blooms about the same time as the
> anemone nemerosa in my garden. Quite a sweet grouping.
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