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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Aconitum episcopale

>In a message dated 98-01-22 20:47:05 EST, diehlr@INDIANA.EDU writes:
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> Debra, your point is well taken. Those of us with hotter summers might
> indeed plant in more shade than what Dan Hinkley (note I corrected myself
> on the spelling) in Washington State would think ideal. Worth a try--I'll
> add it to my order! Thanks.
>  >>
>Heat has nothing to do with light conditions, or does it? Is the aconitum
>species heat-sensitive?
>
>Clyde Crockett ccredux@aol.com

Clyde,

Your post made me realize that I didn't explain it well at all! So I shall
try to explain it better this time :). Here in our maritime climate in
Washington state we have a lot of cloud cover a majority of the year. In
some cases plants that would not do well in a full sun position in the
Midwest might thrive in a full sun position in the Northwest. Also degrees
of shade can vary. The sun at at our latitude would not be as intense as the
sun in say a place like South Carolina or maybe a better example would be
Florida. That is why I said it might be food for thought in placement of
this vine. A very good point Clyde and perhaps someone else can explain it
better than I can.

The Horticultural Society reccomends "cool moist fertile soils in partial
shade, but will tolerate most soils and full sun".


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Debra Teachout-Teashon
Washington state, zone 8, Sunset zone 5
Pacific Northwest Gardening
There Is Life In A Winter Garden
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