Re: [SG] Some Companions for Hostas
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Some Companions for Hostas
- From: C* C* <C*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 21:54:28 EDT
In a message dated 5/23/1999 9:34:55 AM Central Daylight Time, ECPep@AOL.COM
writes:
<< Please enlarge upon non-invasive lysimachia. I have a tri-colored one that
seems to stay put. >>
Unless you have an huge property where you can isolate it, do NOT grow
L.clethroides.It IS beautiful but terribly invasive.
I do grow a variety of punctata=='Alexander', the one Claire mentions, but
take off the flower before it seeds. L. ciliata is fabulous! It is a great
contrast for anything! Try the varieties 'Firecracker' and 'Purpurea'. Of
course, everyone must know L. nummularia 'Aurea' the great gold moneywort for
groundcover. The green form is ok with gold plants.AND for a great annual in
northern climes--L. congestiflora vars! 'Eco Dark Satin' and 'Outback
Sunset'. All of these are available from Tony and/or Robyn.
Clyde Crockett z5 Indy IN
