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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Fallopia/Tovaria

Claire,
It took me awhile to figure out which plant you all were talking about until
you mentioned tovara.  It is one of my favorites and I have grown two forms
for many years (at least 10, zone 5).  I only know it as tovara, that's why I
didn't catch on.  As far as the two I grow,  one form is very variegated and
the other is not.  The very variegated one (sorry to get so scientific!) is
easy, but not quite as invasive.  In my garden, I do have to pull seedlings
ruthlessly to keep it in control.  The one that is not as variegated has
formed a large stand and is trying to take over the world.  It has a green
leaf with a bit of a red and variegation on the newer leaves and also, I
think, the older leaves.  It is attractive also.  I love the little red
flowers in late summer.  They are so small, when I look at them it is almost
like I'm imagining them.

I have never had any problem wintering them except for one winter when we had
very cold temps and no snow cover.  This was only with the very variegated one
and there were seedlings and some survivors in the spring and I was able to
replant.  The following year there were scads of seedlings, almost too many.
It was as if it was making up for lost time.  I love tovara and find that I
can move it as a seedling almost anywhere.  It is great to add with blue,
green, and gold hostas since it is usually taller.  Makes a great accent
plant.

Kay Dye, Edelstein, IL (Peoria) Zone 5, but always pushing 6
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