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Re: [SG] intro / Now Dry Shade

Hi Adrienne,
        When we get into trying to describe conditions in the garden it is
sometimes difficult to get an exact picture conveyed. how long have you
been gardening in this area of dry shade? If you have Hosta that have
performed well for some time in this area, it may not be as dry as you
think. Have you tried other things which failed in the area? Are you
planning on leaving the Hosta as is and working around them in you new
plants?
        In this area even in dry shade we get adequate moisture in the spring and
early summer most years. Around the later part of July and into September
it turns hot and dry. You can try some of the ephemerals that are dormant
by July such as Trout lilies, Dwarf Larkspur, Alliums for shade, European
Wood Anemonies, Camassia, Spring Beauties, Corydalis, Hardy Cyclamen. You
have had many suggestions from others already that are quite accurate.
        My suggestion is to amend the soil, mulch and don't forget to have a good
time. Gardening is fun. Experiment and play.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: Bordo Adrienne <beartown@ACBM.QC.CA>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] intro
> Date: Wednesday, June 03, 1998 11:04 AM
>
> Hello all,
>         I'm in zone 4 and am looking for ideas for plants for dry shade.
I have
> hostas which do well but would like different perennials.
> Adrienne Bordo
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