Re: [SG] Aruncus aethusifolius

I agree w/ the comments re. aruncus aethusifolius and part sun.  I grow mine
where it gets morning sun only, and it's very vigorous. However,  I have NEVER
needed to water it in over 10 years--in an area where I have frequently had to
water astilbe.

Beth       z6

Debra Teachout wrote:

> At 09:13 PM 6/6/99 EDT, you wrote:
> > What are the best conditions for the goatsbeards? I have tried to grow in
> >full shade--sorta puny plants. Need moisture?
>
> Clyde, Grow them to similiar conditions as you would Astilbe. I can get
> away with full sun here in my NW garden with extra moisture and humus rich
> soil. I think further south they would need more shade. Best conditions I
> think are morning sun with shade during the hottest part of the day.
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