Re: [SG] Aruncus aethusifolius & Cornus racemosa
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Aruncus aethusifolius & Cornus racemosa
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- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 21:30:37 -0400
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Clyde Crockett wrote:
> What are the best conditions for the goatsbeards? I have tried
> to grow in
> full shade--sorta puny plants. Need moisture?
Hi Clyde. The Aruncus aethusifolius is a very small plant in
comparison with A. dioicus ~ I tend to use it as a groundcover.
It usually only grows to 10 - 12".
For a shade garden I designed last year I used both of these
Aruncus with Cimicifugas. They are doing beautifully though they
are in a slightly different environment than my own are. I
believe the secret to these guys is the proper balance of
moisture and sun. That is, they can take more sun if they are
kept moist. I have a friend growing A. aethusifolius in a sunny
bog garden. A. dioicus can tolerate drier conditions than A.
aethusifolius.
hth,
jaime
jknoble@warwick.net
Z6/5, NW NJ
"I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive."
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