Re: [SG] "bog" garden/astilbes

In a message dated 4/7/1999 9:07:41 PM Central Daylight Time, aewolf@HOME.COM
writes:

<< My astible get flooded out whenever there's a big rain and they seem to
thrive on it.
 They're in New Jersey clay soil and get some sun.  Hope this helps.
  >>
Do you also grow Lobelia cardinalis in that situation? I have had very little
luck in growing it.(Although the blue form self sows like crazy.)

I think your message is an important one---astilbes need moisture AND sun.
For me, they do not due well even in partial shade.

Clyde Crockett z5 Indianapolis
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