Re: [SG] Some Companions for Hostas

Is Lysimachia clethroides Gooseneck Loosestrife?  I bought a small plant last
year, I can't remember where, with the assurance that it didn't spread and was
non-invasive.  This spring it covers a three foot x two foot area in my prized
perennial garden.  Looks healthy and happy -- but I will be moving it out today.
I like the looks of the plant and would like to put it in my meadow - ont the
other side of my two acres.  Would that be asking for another takeover?  The
meadow is very crowded now (which the perennial garden isn't) and that might
inhibit its growth.

Can you give me some advice?

Thanks, in advance,

Nancy Shlaes deGrazia (Long Grove, IL
Clyde Crockett wrote:

> 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
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