Re: Trillium question
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Trillium question
- From: N* S*
- Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 18:43:15 -0400
Great idea on the epimedium. Think I'll try it.
Nancy
>nancy, go ahead and choose whichever or all the different trilliums that
>you like. They do just fine in dappled shade in the spring and then go
>dormant for the rest of the year. Just mulch over the area where they
>were and they will be just fine. The roots go busily on and the tops
>vanish completely away. The only trick is not to dig over them while
>planting something else!!
>I actually have planted epi-medium (barrenwort) with them in almost the
>same planting hole. This serves 2 purposes. I know where they are when
>they are no longer visible, and it gives a lovely edging around the
>trillium. I LOVE epimedium more and more each year!!
>Have fun
>gilly
>Nancy Stedman wrote:
>>
>> What's the most shade-tolerant trillium? I'd like to plant a bunch this fall
>> in a new bed that's in pretty deep shade in the summer but fairly light in
>> winter/fall. Soil is acid and very humus'y.
>> Thanks!
>> Nancy S. (zone 6B, NYC)
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