Re: containers

In a message dated 9/7/02 11:01:25 PM, perennials-owner@hort.net writes:

<< I was wondering what experiences people had
with hardy perennials in containers >>

Beth, I give containers classes, programs and I am a container designer in a 
greenhouse that is only open 2 months in the spring.  I love to use a mixed 
combination of annuals, perennials, tropicals, bulbs, grasses, houseplants, 
etc.  Some of my favorite perennials I use in containers are Heuchera , Hosta 
, Ferns, Carex, Pulmonaria, Sedum, Salvia, Lysimachia, Vinca, Artemisia, 
Ajuga and anything that gives the color, form and texture desired. Many 
annual plants I use may be perennial to warmer climates but are termed annual 
in our cold climate. Because I am in a cold climate, as you are, I plant them 
in the garden at the end of the season.
    Of course, the larger the container the better.  This reduces the 
watering requirement.
    Ceres, Iowa, zone 4/5  

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