Re: Corydalis and dry shade
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Corydalis and dry shade
- From: B* D*
- Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 09:29:51 -0500
Cindy,
I am not Gene, but I would say it is virtually impossible to have hostas
and Corydalis in the same bed. Their moisture needs are too different. My
C. lutea mostly grows in cracks in limestone walls, and in the gravel
driveway. Neither of these environments ever get any supplemental
watering. Both do get a bit of sun, however. I tried planting Corydalis in
more civilized places, but it always seems unhappy and escapes, so I've
given up and let it grow where it likes. I have C. ochroleuca doing just
okay in an actual garden bed with well drained soil that rarely gets
watered, but I think even that is too much for it.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Fri, 6 Oct 2000, Cindy Johnson wrote:
> Hmmmm, maybe that's why my C. luteas are doing so well! I've been trying to
> water that are more so my hostas would do better. From what you say, Gene,
> would you expect my Corydalis to start to decline if I'm able to keep more
> moisture in the soil?
>
