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Re: [SG] Lime Frost

Aquilegia is a Columbine - Haven't seen a Lime Frost here in Davenport Iowa
but variegated leaves really sounds nice!  Busse's catalogue says "it does
best in sandy loam with good moisture supply.  Attracts hummingbirds.  The
shorter ones are nicely suited for the rock garden and needs partial shade
in hot dry areas."  I have a lot of shade in my city yard and I really nice
columbines.  I have mine planted in total shade where they get only filtered
light from the trees and I also have it planted in the sun and they really
do well anywhere.  They do seed themselves, but they aren't take-overs.
Hope I can find one of them here!  Now if it would stop raining here long
enough so that I could plant some things it would be nice!  Our spring has
been mild just like our winter was but I'm still afraid to plant annuals or
tender perennials because our freeze date is May 15.  The old Mississippi
River only didn't flood much this year and wasn't even an inconvenience so
"life is good".  Take care.   Carolyn Hamilton, Bettendorf, Iowa, Zone 5
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From: John & Pat Adney <johnadney@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Subject: [SG] Lime Frost
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:50:45 -0500

Hello fellow growers:

Are you familiar with aquilegia Lime Frost?

I picked up two plants in 2.5-inch pots while traveling. The nursery people
didn't know a thing about Lime Frost, except the price (naturally). It has
variegated leaves.

How large does it get? Flower color? Best to grow in sun/partial sun or will
it do OK in part shade? Is it best in rock garden or perennial border?
Hardiness?

I searched web sites for it, but found only a daylily with the same name.

Thanks for your help.

John G. Adney
Marion, Iowa (zones 4-5)
johnadney@msn.com
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