Re: UNDrabby fall gardens -Reply





Valerie Lowery@ZEON
10/15/98 07:58 AM

I agree with using shrubs for fillers in the perennial border, but there
are cases where shrubs just won't do.  For example, what could you use in
very front of a border that stays fresh looking?  Shrubs are too large.
Ground covers may be too small.  I have a 'Blue Mist' shrub (I forget the
Latin name) that blooms this time of year.  It's rather small and fits in
well in the middle tier of the border and I like the blue flowers with the
russet tones of mums.

I would like to know if there are any perennials whose leaves change color
this time of year.  The dreaded purple loosestrife will turn a gorgeous
shade of reddish orange; however, I guess this is now a no-no in the
border.  Any others?

I'm also now using some dahlias that come into their own at this time of
the year.  I just hate having to dig those things up.  Would much rather
have traditional perennials.

Val in KY
zone 6a


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