Re: [SG] dry shade---Bergenia

Hello Marge,
        We share some similar experiences with plants.
        Both species of the Lady's mantle do well here until around the last of
July and into August when they begin to brown out from the heat and
humidity. I still keep them for the lovely foliage and the way the cup
those leaves and collect the dew each morning. Just plan accordingly.
Thinking of a more moist and shady spot than I have them in if I can
remember to move them this spring before they really get into growth.
        I have tried to grow the Cornus once and promptly killed it. I have been
looking for a supplier who has success with it close to this area. Does
very well in nursery pots so can get it many places, just think I would
have better luck with one that grows closer to home. I probably need to
kill at least a couple more to find out exactly what their secret is for
growing and propagation.
        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: Marge Talt <mtalt@CLARK.NET>
snipping here.....
> Now that Claire has jogged my memory, I realize that I have also read
they
> come from Siberia.  This gives me pause because I have found that a
number
> of plants who originate in cold climates do poorly in mine....Cornus
> canadensis comes to mind; just melts away come hot summer  as do
Alchemilla
> alpina and A. erythropoda, tho' I can grow regular old Lady's Mantle
fairly
> well if I can keep the soil moist.   I'm  really beginning to think that
> the hot, *humid* summer nights may be part of my problem.
>
>
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