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Re: [SG] Article on Plants for Dry Shade

Hello Clyde,
        I have about 5 different hosta growing right at the base of a mature cedar
tree on the side of a hill and raised bed kind of arrangement. They do just
fine as long as they are not fertilized to put stress on them. Krossa Regal
is one of the hosta planted there. You can do some pretty amazing ( and
pretty dumb) things when your do not know NOT to do something. In general,
I would agree with you, but it can be done, Clyde.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: Clyde Crockett <CCREDUX@AOL.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] Article on Plants for Dry Shade
> Date: Wednesday, September 09, 1998 9:18 PM
>
> See Ann Lovejoy,"Coping with Dry Shade'" Horticulture (September/October
> 1998).
> The only surprise to me was the inclusion in suggested plants= Hosta
'Krossa
> Regal'. I'd not include any hosta for truly dry shade. Also suggested is
> Milium effusum 'Aureum' . This one needs some sun.
> Almost one-half of the plants listed as suitable are hardy only to Z5.
The
> other half are primarily suitable for zones 6 and higher.
>
> A well-done piece which does not try to cover the waterfront.
>
> Clyde Crockett z5
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