Re: Lamiastrum
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- Subject: Re: Lamiastrum
- From: "* T* <m*@clark.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 01:26:47 -0400
Well, I've never grown this from seed on purpose, nor collected seed, but I
can testify that they do seed around and generally come true, although I
have seen a few revert to the plain green leaves of the species.
However, this is such a rampant plant, that if you simply wait for a year
or two, it will have tried to cover the world with no effort on your part.
If you really want to hurry the process and have only one plant, simply pin
the stems to the ground at each pair of leaves - they will root in a few
weeks or so. Then, you can cut the stems and dig up the newly rooted bits
and set them where you want them - and keep on doing this - they will keep
on throwing new stems all season. Much simpler than messing about with
cuttings, IMO.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Merrill E. Speeter <kalphal@mich.com>
> Subject: Lamiastrum
> Date: Sunday, May 09, 1999 3:07 PM
>
> Have some lamiastrum galeobdolon with varigated leaves that I would like
> to cover a large expanse of shady bank. What I have is quite a mass of
> yellow blooms. Can seed be collected?Perhaps the seed grown plants
> revert to the plain green colored form? Have never seen lamiastrum seed
> offered in any catalog. Of course I can root cuttings and if I wait long
> enough the growth of the plants will eventually cover my bank.
> However,it seems seed propagation might be faster!
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