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Posted by kms4me z4 MN (My Page) on Sat, May 26, 07 at 0:39
| I added a bog area to my water garden when I put it in a few years back but the boggy part has gotten shadier due to tree and shrub growth, and the pitcher plants and primula florindae that grew there previously are failing or have died. Before I take out the peat and convert it to a plain old (sigh) shade garden, I would love it if someone could give me suggestions for hardy (zone 4/5) bog plants that could thrive, or simply tolerate, boggy, shady conditions.
Thanks,
Kate |
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RE: Shady bog garden
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| Hi, Kate. I don't know what is hardy in your zone, but I have two very shady bog gardens and in them I have all kinds of blooming and non-blooming plants that thrive. Hosta, daylilies (many varieties), lots and lots of ferns, hardy geranium, obedient plant (can be invasive), canna, water celery (also can be invasive), violets, hibiscus, pee gee hydrangea, pussy willow, Louisiana & dutch iris, calla lilies, creeping jenny & astilbe. We are presently building another bog garden in yet another area of our yard that will not grow grass. I love bog gardening. For me, it is the most reward for the least amount of work in all my gardening. Don't throw in the towel yet. |
RE: Shady bog garden
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- Posted by kwoods Cold z7 Long Is (My Page) on
Tue, May 29, 07 at 12:08
RE: Shady bog garden
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| Hi, I have a natural bog garden at the back of my lot. We are learning to live with it as we are the lowest point in the neighbourhood and it used to be a natural stream in spring. You can't fight nature! I have planted blue flag iris, and 2 types of filipendula (venustra and a small, fern-like one), both of which are exceedingly happy. Some pulmonaria and hosta are growing nearby. Have loads of ferns naturally as well. This year I'm trying toad lilies. My problem is trees. We want more trees back there but everything we plant apart from ash dies. |
RE: Shady bog garden
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| Hi, quirkybec; what ferns are doing well in you Zone 4/5 bog? Royal? Cinnamon? Interupted? anything else? I need some ferns for a shady area bordering a natural pond which is rather boggy and smelly at this time of the year. Thanks. |
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