Re: Steep area in shade

Arnhild,

I have been battling goutweed for 25 years and not making much headway, so
I wish you lots of luck with it! Apparently there is a variegated form
which is planted as an ornamental (not that ornamental, IMHO), but then it
reverts to the plain green form and becomes a truly noxious weed. I curse
the idiot who planted it in my yard many decades ago. It has crept over
most of the yard, but it is NOT in any areas where hostas are! So you
might rethink planting hostas on that slope.

BTW, Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegatum' has had a name change to Lamium
galeobdolon. And formerly it was named Galeobdolon luteum. (It may well
have another name by this time, if the taxonomists keep this up.) You
might find it under one of these other two names. Apparently it is native
to Europe, so it should be available there. The leaves are dark green with
beautiful silver markings. The flowers are a beautiful pale yellow. DO NOT
buy the variety 'Hermann's Pride'--it is too well behaved for the
situation you propose.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6



On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, Arnhild Bleie wrote:

> What I did not mention first time is that in one part of the place there
> are GOUTWEED!  I need something that are able to compete out ???? this weed
> - thou I shall try to kill it before I really plant here ... But I know of
> bad experiences that it is not done in one time.
>
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