Re: [SG] favorite ground cover?

Hello Connie,
        well, I gave it a shot. I am not too sure of Mazus in your area. Certainly
not in full sun. You could try some in the shaded area. As to spread to
form a ground cover that is no problem with Mazus as long as it is getting
moisture. It can be divided and redivided and used like plugs of grass.
        Question. why one groundcover? Why not a mixture of textures, heights and
colors and let them compete with each other to form something natural in
appearance? If one is a failure there are others to take its place. Just a
thought.... but not far enough down the line to suggest several others as
yet. Busy, busy around here right now.


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> From: Connie Hoy <coneh@USWEST.NET>
> Thanks Gene for the suggestion.
> .
> My problem is that this is an area(pathway) which has  considerable
> square footage .I havent measured it yet but at the minumum its 50'x4'and
full
> intense sun in this zone 6 high desert area (approx.25%of the paths
length would be
> in shade)..
>
> I think Mazus is lovely but it would take alot and a good long while to
fill in,
> wouldnt it?
> The area surrounding the path (to either side), I'm just beginning to
plant with
> ornamentals(veggies prior).
>
> .I want to do this right as I know it could be quite lovely ..To the west
of this
> path is a fruitless Mulberry which casts very heavy shade in the dog days
of
> summer.As welcome as the shade is and I do love the tree,it does pose
problems as it
> tends to be shallow rooting(fine ones not heavy roots)and water greedy
.So it will
> be a challenge to match the result with the dream/vision I have.
>
> But I love getting suggestions for things I may never had considered
without kind
> folks like yourself sharing their knowledge.
> Connie
>
> GeneBush wrote:
>
> > Hello Connie,
> >         Have you given thought to Mazus reptans or M. miquelii? Tiny
little close
> > to the ground scalloped leaves and flowers in lavender shaped like
> > snapdragons just above the foliage. Takes shade and quite a bit of sun
if
> > not allowed to dry out severely. Great for in between pavers or stones.
It
> > will take some foot traffic. I have it growing in the mulch of a path
in
> > the garden where it gets relatively good walking upon. You do not say
what
> > zone you are in, but this one takes it down to Zone 5.
> >         Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
> >           around the woods - around the world
> > genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Connie Hoy <coneh@USWEST.NET>
> > > To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> > > Subject: [SG] favorite ground cover?
> > > Date: Tuesday, December 29, 1998 6:40 PM
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > > Its a fine day here and prompts thoughts for the coming season,to
> > wit,would any have a favorite ground cover they could recommend?
> > > It would need to hold up under moderate foot traffic.
> > > Not for shade only and relatively fast,am I pipe dreaming?
> > > The uncommon would be nice if you know of such.
> > > Hope someone has some suggestions.
> > > Should help ward off 'cabin fever' for a time whilst considering the
many
> > things that will need doing come spring.
> > > Look forward to hearing from you .
> > > Connie
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