Re: now planting under Silver Maples (oops) / now Toadlilies

Hi Cindy,
    All of my Toadlilies are clumpers that gradually spread out in size over time.
None are what you would exactly call "spreaders" in the sense of a groundcover or
something similar. Some are open, some tight in their growth habits, but almost
all are upright in growth (there are exceptions that either arch or lay on the
ground).
    For best growth keep the Toadlily in humus rich soil high in organics and keep
them moist, but not wet. They will definitely respond. This is one of those plants
that will reward you for the extra watering during dry spells and pout when you do
not. If they dry out they will bet browning on the leaves just about the time they
begin to bloom.
    Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Cindy Johnson <Cidjohnson@AOL.COM>
> << I also planted some Trycirtis ohiensis under them too,
>  cuz I heard they spread fast, but they haven't yet. >>
>
> oops, I combined 2 diff plants here. I meant Spiderwort, Tradescantia
> ohiensis, not Toadlily.
>
> By the way, are Toadlilies suppose to be spreaders too? I only have 2 kinds
> and they are not going gangbusters yet (and they are not under the maples
> either)
>
> Cindy Johnson
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