Re: [SG] dry shade
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] dry shade
- From: C* P* <E*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:46:20 EST
In a message dated 2/24/99 10:54:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
WeedRwoman@AOL.COM writes:
<< As you grow this plant, perhaps you can answer a question of mine. On one
of
my plants, the bloom stalk became very large, and when it was removed, there
was little left of the plant. In fact, it died. I have not had this
experience with the others and wonder if you have ever seen this? >>
Patsy,
No, I have not seen this with a hellebore but I have seen this happen with
other plants. Maybe the plant was too well cared for. Or perhaps, it was a
rogue with a suicidal wish. That is my explanation when I am stumped.
Hellebore foetidus tends to have heavy flower stalks. When they are in
fertile, moist soil the stalks fall over. Here they are on their own in dry
sloped areas where they do not always manage to flower each year.
It is interesting to note that plants purchased in different locations behave
differently. Some become quite tall and others never reach any height. BTW,
I have tried seed for this species and have had no success. It is very
persistent here, I never lose this plant to the droughts or winters.
Claire Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
z4
