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Donna S (121) wrote the following about Wisteria sinensis on Aug 01 2011

Very hardy in Va. Wisteria is great cover for old fences.

Donna S (121) wrote the following about Bougainvillea glabra on Aug 01 2011

I love bougainvillea. It is a lust green plant with flowers in beautiful brillant colors. My problem is I can't keep it blooming. Whats the magic formula? I take plants in house for the winter and they do quite well. Sping time they bloomed nicely, but that was it.

Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Erythronium americanum on Aug 01 2011 (Last edit was on Mar 30 2012)

A lovely little woodland plant. Unfortunately some critter seems to like the bulbs, but they (the critters) seem to be sated after one or two. After flowering, the foliage is very attractive (a mottled look), but then dies back in my New England garden by mid-summer.

Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Hakonechloa macra on Jul 31 2011 (Last edit was on Jun 06 2015)

I love this plant. I grow two of the variegated ones in shady areas. They brighten up the shade and provide foliage contrast as well. Because the leaves bend over and sway a bit, they appear to add motion to the garden. A great plant all around. I see Baldlars, above said Hakone grass was easy to grow. I have not found this to be true. If you find the right spot for them, they do well. I can't tell you the number of Hakone grasses that have died in my yard. Friends of mine have had the same experience. So...my vote is that they are difficult to grow, but SO worth it.

Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Aegopodium podagraria on Jul 31 2011 (Last edit was on Sep 26 2013)

I second Droopy's comments about it being potentially invasive. Watch out. Too bad because it is very attractive. Unfortunately deer seem to leave it alone

Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Canna X generalis on Jul 31 2011 (Last edit was on Jul 31 2011)
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I have a maroon leafed canna that provides great foliage contrast with other plants in my garden. I plant them about the property to give a tropic feel to this New England garden. They grow very easily, have few pests other than Japanese beetles. In fall, I just dig them up, and store them in garbage bags in the basement. Come spring, growth has already started in the bags, and I just throw them in the ground again. Very little fuss.

Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Sedum 'Autumn Joy' on Jul 30 2011 (Last edit was on Oct 11 2011)
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Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a good plant for foliage contrast in the garden. It has a sturdy rounded form that is eye catching.

Karrma (184) wrote the following about Jasminum officinale on Jul 29 2011





Karrma (184) wrote the following about Mentha spicata on Jul 29 2011

Grow in a container. Every late winter, early spring, pull out the old roots and stems to get a tender new crop. Otherwise it gets terribly root bound. Let it duke it out with other invasives, they keep each other in check.

Karrma (184) wrote the following about Satureja montana on Jul 29 2011

Survived the past two winters now, in zone 8a. Good with fish, beans.

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