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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Groundcovers for shady areas:

Hi Marilyn,
    I do not find the Mazus invasive in my garden after quite a few years
experience. It does respond to moisture and is found growing near streams
and waterfalls in nature. The more moisture that is consistent the larger
the patch. Come dry hot weather here in July, August and Sept. the plant
pulls back.
    For a pleasing effect take advantage of its like of moisture. If you
have an embankment let it spill down between rocks and follow moisture like
a little green stream with ripples of orchid or white blooms.
Gene Bush    Southern Indiana      Munchkin Nursery      Zone 6a
                    around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com    http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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Gene Bush    Southern Indiana      Munchkin Nursery      Zone 6a
                    around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com    http://www.munchkinnursery.com

> Date: Saturday, February 21, 1998 6:23 PM
>
> HI, Elaine asked about good groundcovers for shade...I bought one last
> year that I really like, called mazus reptans.  It has nice leaves,
> and also gets wonderful little purple and white orchid-like tiny
> flowers.  I have heard differences of opinion on it being invasive
> versus controllable...perhaps anyone who has information about this
> could post...thanks.
>
> One of the things that I would like to know is if it is controllable,
> or if it is so invasive that it will take over.  I have lots of time
> to devote to the garden in the summer, and it is small, so if it is
> the former, I do not mind that it spreads, but I do not want a garden
> that is nothing but!
>
>     Marilyn
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