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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Parahebe catarractae on Mar 12 2009

This little New Zealand shrub has an incredible stamina when it comes to blooming. The tiny flowers are veined in pink, and are borne in profusion on flower spikes.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Corydalis elata on Mar 12 2009
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This tall Corydalis has a wonderful, warm vanilla-fragrance. The plant needs support to stay upright. It blooms for a couple of months, and is good as a cut-flower.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Astilbe crispa on Mar 12 2009

This mini-astilbe is mainly grown for it's foliage, which is bronze-green in spring, turning to a glossy dark green in summer. The foliage is stiff to the touch and looks a bit rubbery.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Aegopodium podagraria on Mar 11 2009
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Do not add this plant to your garden unless you want to keep a constant eye on it. It spreads by seed and very long underground runners. The plant was formerly used as a medicinal herb. The young leaves are very good in soups and stews. A crushed leaf can relieve insect bite itches. A tea made from the leaves may relieve indigestion.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Epimedium x rubrum on Mar 10 2009

The new foliage is green with a lovely reddish-brown edge and veins. The old foliage stays on during winter, but looks ragged in spring. Cut it back and enjoy the colourful, new foliage show in spring.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Primula florindae on Mar 10 2009
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This Primula is a joy in the garden. It's got great scent, loves humid conditions and semi-shade, and blooms for a very long time. Here it can bloom for nearly two months. It can also grow in normal garden soil as long as it's kept well watered. On hot days the leaves flatten out, but will recover come evening, or with a good watering.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Armeria maritima on Mar 10 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 10 2009)
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Creates a mound spreading up to one foot. Prefers full sun in my area with little to no additional water. Heavy bloom in late spring with sparatic bloosoms throughout the summer. Plants did not do well with our heavy snowfall this winter. I've used my as an edging along the driveway.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Zantedeschia aethiopica on Mar 10 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 10 2009)
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This plant I grow on the north side of my house. The leaves can get up to four feet tall with the flower stalks slightly taller. They are highly fragrant. My first plant was from a self sown seedling. Flowering time varies widely depending on the depth of planting and the location. A friend has hers planted on the south side of her house and hers blooms almost a full month before mine. My only complaint for calla lilies is that they get so big they need to be staked or they fall over from their own weight.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Asarum caudatum on Mar 10 2009

Have tried twice to grow this plant, but the slugs love it and have left me with only the smallest of plants. Will have to try growing it in a container with slug discouragements. The leaves are beautiful glossy dark-green heart-shaped with light mottling.

Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Bletilla striata on Mar 10 2009 (Last edit was on Jun 08 2009)

If roots are protected can take lower temps. It dies back during the winter. The leaves are like a cattleya orchid and they have a tuberlike root. The flowers are approximately and inch or more along a flower stalk. Grows best when slightly crowded. Shows best as a single stalk in a bud vase. My favorite June blooming flower.

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