Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
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- Subject: Re: Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" Update
- From: K*
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 04:38:14 -0400
> Paul, that isn't entirely true. That any Eupatorium (chocolate or
> otherwise) grows under the cover of trees, I mean. (I agree about
> the tags.) Moisture is the key to these guys. I grow them in full
> sun but in a very moist spot as well as in part shade with lots of
> mulch (as you might find in a woodland). Those in full sun don't
> sag unless they are dry. You will encounter the same sagging if
> those in part-sun get too dry as well.
Isn't it funny how different conditions affect our plants? Here in Zone
7's hot Georgia sun, regardless of how moist I kept the well mulched
chocolate, they miserably wilted every afternoon until I finally moved
them to partial shade. Now I can finally walk by them without feeling
guilty after 3:00pm. :)
@. .@ kitt@kaboodle.com
(\- -/) Scenic Calhoun Georgia USA...
(.>__<.) .....it's not near anything
^^^ ^^^
He who can laugh at himself has an endless source of amusement
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