Re: [SG] astilbe question
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] astilbe question
- From: C* P* <E*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 23:11:03 EST
In a message dated 1/7/99 7:48:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, CCREDUX@AOL.COM
writes:
<< << Is anyone familiar with Astible chinensis taquetii?
If so would appreciate hearing the details. >>
There are (at least) two varieties='Purpurlanze' and 'Superba'. Magenta
flowers, bronze leave. Do well in dry conditions. Hardy to z4. >>
Thanks, Clyde, for one vote. I'll try one more time. Does anyone else have
experience with chinensis cv's being more drought resistant than the earlier
blooming species.
Claire Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
z4 (victim of many summer droughts)
