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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Groundcovers for shady areas:Reply & Acanthus

Clyde Crockett wrote:

> In a message dated 98-02-21 15:41:03 EST, you write:
>
> << Can anyone recommend a groundcover which will grow well in my
>  shady yard in Maryland?  Periwinkle (vinca) was suggested by a
>  friend.
>
>  Elaine >>
>  Elaine,
> My favorite is Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea', "Golden Moneywort". A
> creeping
> vine-like groundcover, with beautiful roundish, yellow-gold leaves. I
> grow it
> in sun and shade. If you planting it in a bed, start it in the middle
> of the
> bed. I also grow it in our patio beds and it creeps out and grows on
> flagstone, creating a very nice effect.
> It prefers a moist soil but it does very well in drier conditions.
>
> Another I'd recommend is Asarum canadense, "Canadian Wild Ginger." The
>
> European  Wild Ginger, Asarum europaeum, has glossy leaves. It is to
> my eye
> more attractive than the former, but it does not spread as much as I
> should
> like it to.
>
> On another matter, I found a photo of Acanthus mollis--a gret shade
> plant with
> spires if beautiful white and lavender bracts. If anyone would like me
> to send
> you the jpeg. file, please let me know. I will scan it at 150 DPI, 50
> %, so it
> should be around 250 KB.
>
> Clyde Crockett z5 ccredux@aol.com   Indy IN

   These are also great choices ----  Most of these plants are available
through my website --  Rika -- Willow Pond Nursery
http://www.willowpondnursery.com
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