Re: Salvia for shade?
- Subject: Re: Salvia for shade?
- From: "Gene Bush" g*@otherside.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:06:33 -0500
Hello Marilyn,
Thanks for the back-up to several comments on S. koyame. May I ask what
you are using as companions? This species is not the most showy of plants...
Are you a fan or student of Fonzie Bear... that humor is right in there
with the Ta! Da's!. Matter of taste, indeed;-))
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana
----- Original Message -----
> Gene,
> I agree with Vivien that Salvia koyame is good for shade. Mine is growing
> in quite dense woodland shade, started blooming in late September and is
> still going full tilt. Another you might want to investigate is Salvia
> nipponica 'Fuji Snow'. It has a green and white variegated leaf and a
pale
> yellow flower. I would say it is mostly a foliage plant. Dappled shade
or
> morning sun is perfect, otherwise it will sunburn. It really lights up a
> shady spot. Hardy to zone 4 I believe.
> What is the difference between a sage and a salvia? Just a matter of
taste
> :).
> Marilyn Dube'
> Natural Designs Nursery
> Portland, Oregon
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