Re: Astrantia - Masterworts
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- Subject: Re: Astrantia - Masterworts
- From: M* T*
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 19:36:32 -0400
Well, Gene, like others, I have tried this lovely plant and failed on
two occasions. Had it stay around for two years once, but then
disappear. Have come to the conclusion that in my hot and humid
climate it needs shade, but not heavy shade (first loss) and it needs
soil that does not dry out (2nd loss).
I am fascinated by these plants and will try them again when I have a
spot ready that gets morning sun and is in really good, yet retentive
soil without severe competition from tree roots and that I can keep
sufficiently moist.
Believe these are plants who really prefer a cooler climate than I
have, but I have not killed them 3 times, so I will not give up
yet:-)
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: GeneBush <genebush@otherside.com>
> Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 7:21 AM
>
> Hello to all,
> I have been aware of masterworts for some years now, but
finally just got
> around to trying them in the garden this year. Believe I am not the
only one who
> is finally discovering this "new" perennial. I am seeing all kinds
of variations
> on a theme out there in catalogs. The species, lots of forms and
cultivars.
> Wholesale catalog are beginning to offer two, three, or more in
their listings.
> Anyone else out there growing these strange and fascinating
perennials? What
> are your experiences? How are they performing for you? What type of
environment
> have you provided for them in your garden?
>
> 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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