Re: Groundcovers for shade?

I just took out Astilbe pumula.  It worked well as a ground cover.  NOTHING
grew through it.!  It grew well when the area was shady, and grew well in
the sun (large oak died).  Always looked good with dark green foliage and
flowers in summer.  It spread slowly, but covered anything small in its
path.  The dried flowers looked good in arrangements too.

Virginia
----- Original Message -----
From: "JNJ" <jnj@SPAMCOP.NET>
To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 11:37 PM
Subject: [SG] Groundcovers for shade?


Wow, I thought for sure this group was either dead or I'd lost my
subscription for some reason.  :)

I have a few fairly shady areas that I need to plant.  I'm thinking some
groundcovers to help hold soil in place would be a good way to go.  We're in
zone 6a, SW Ohio.  The area is fairly well shaded in -- sunlight gets in
there indirectly but not much direct sun at all.  Something that flowers
would be nice as well -- give the bugs something to eat.  :P

Suggestions?

James
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