Re: [SG] Backdrop Plant

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• To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
• Subject: Re: [SG] Backdrop Plant
• From: J* S* <j*@TRXINC.COM>
• Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 20:37:46 -0500
• References: <3.0.3.32.19980709213750.00874100@pop.pipeline.com>

Michael D. Cook wrote:
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> >I want a medium sized plant (no more than 3' tall) to hide
> >the bottom part of the greenhouse wall and provide a nice back drop for
> >the rest of the garden.
>
> Hi, Josh.  I was not sure by your letter if the plant you are seeking will
> be planted in the pond or in 'dry' soil.  Either way, you might want to try
> Typha latifolia variegata.  It is not as large as ordinary Typha, but
> spreads to form enough of a clump to camouflage a wall, is about 3 - 3.5'
> tall, and is just beautiful - green and white striped foliage and
> sable-brown cattails.  Grows quickly, too.  It can be grown in 0 - 6"
> standing water (0" would mean to keep the soil moist).
>
> I do not know of anyone who sells it except for Japonica Water Gardens.
>
> Sheila Smith
> mikecook@pipeline.com
> Niles, MI  USA, Z 5/6


Hi Sheila,

Sorry, I wasn't very clear, was I...the backdrop plant will be planted
in dry land.  Probably not enough moisture for typha :(  Thanks for the
suggestion, though!

Josh


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