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Re: [SG] Lakeside Hostas/ now Cimicifuga

Hello Michael,
        you should be ok on the Bug-Bane or Fairy Candles as planted. Just do not
let it dry out especially this first year of planting. The species is
normally found growing at the edge of the woods or an open clearing.
Hopefully you have a lot of good humus or organic matter in the soil to
retain the moisture. They are relatively tolerant, but if they dry out
during bloom period they sure do get ratty looking.
        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: Michael D. Cook <mikecook@PIPELINE.COM>
> Subject: [SG] Lakeside Hostas
> Date: Sunday, June 14, 1998 10:28 PM
>
> Mary Chastain:  Do you have a catalogue or plant list?  If so, I would
> really like one.  Please eee me and tell me how to get one.
>
> Everybody else:  I recently purchased Cimicifuga ramosa, which I planted
> about 6' away from the trunk of a large tree, in moderate shade.  I
noticed
> in the planting instructions that moisture retentive soil is vital.
There
> is no clay or clay loam available; it is planted in an ordinary loam, not
> sandy but well-drained.  Is my plant going to die? Or will it pull
through
> if I water it frequently (tips on how much water it will need will be
> appreciated)?
>
>
> Sheila Smith
> mikecook@pipeline.com
> Niles, MI  USA, Z 5/6
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