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narrow long blooming perennial for sun
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Posted by crl_ z7 No. VA (My Page) on Mon, Jul 21, 03 at 10:04
| Hi,
I have a long narrow bed with a low (about 3 feet tall) concrete wall behind it. I am going to do a row of irises at the back, but need something to look good and cover the iris foliage after they are done blooming.
I have about 2 feet of depth (about 6 inches of this is for the irises though)and 6 feet wide. The spot is mostly sunny. The soil is bit on the clay side, but not too bad. I'd prefer long blooming in white, pink, purple or blue.
I don't mind deadheading, but prefer not to stake and definitely don't want to have to spray for fungal disease or pests.
What about walker's low catmint? All suggestions appreciated!
Thank you,
crl |
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RE: narrow long blooming perennial for sun
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Have you considered allysum? I know it isn't a perenial, but it does reseed itself quite easily, and comes in a variety of colors.
There is also viola. I have a variety in my garden, I believe its "King Edward." It is a velvety dark purple with bright yellow centers. It spreads quickly, (its even spilling into the lawn!) but I am not sure if this is from reseeding or root runners. Either way it's beautful. I have mine growing in full sun with no problems, even during dry, hot weather. They started blooming in the spring and are still going strong. |
RE: narrow long blooming perennial for sun
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Phlox. There are both tall and short varieties.
Catmint is a great plant.
There are some lavenders that might work. |
RE: narrow long blooming perennial for sun
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Yarrow is great if not to hot. Yellows are great.
Mike |
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