Trillium project
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Comments (5)alwazeroom4more, The Pawpaw,Asimina triloba doesn't have a separate male and female plant.It's the way the flowers are timed to be fertile that causes them to need another variety to produce fruit.The Sunflower variety is about the only one I've heard to be self fertile. There are other species related to Asimina triloba (Asimina incarna, A. longifolia, A. obovata, A. parviflora, A. pygmaea, A. reticulata, A. tetramera, A. X nashii)that grow more in the Southeastern US.Asimina Triloba requires about 400 chill hours. I have some seedlings,three varieties of A.triloba,but not sure if they are compatible in your zone. Oregon Grape also grows around here in abundance. Brady...See MoreWinter project... input welcome
Comments (19)If you are really thinking that you might use a mirror as the focal point/backdrop, I would suggest that you consider using it in a layered fashion. I'd mount the mirror in a framework that simulated a door frame, set this with some interesting foliage plants to partially enclose it at either side with wisps of foliage, and perhaps set a small trellis out about 5 feet from the mirror with a vine or some such to frame the mirror and door, all with a path leading up to it. The extra depth provided by two structures with some plants in between will make the illusion of this connecting to some other part of the garden more convincing. I wouldn't rule out the idea of some drought & shade tolerant plantings in containers as part of the illusion, surely there are some plants like Yucca species hardy to your zone that could be pressed into service for containers that could survive on just one every 10 to 14 day hand watering. I actually enjoy seeing mirrors used in garden settings, most often at property boundaries within small gardens to give the illusion of more space, and if there is a long view from across the garden to this focal point, it can be quite attractive. To keep the illusion real, it may help to frame the mirror to keep rain off it, and raise it up with steps so that mud is not splashing onto it, as a dirty mirror ruins the illusion rather quickly....See MorePrairie Trillium
Comments (2)There is a federal list of plants, and each state has its own list, too. You need to see if this Trillium is on your state list and could start with locating your state's Natural Heritage program. In NC, they keep a list, but we also have a Plant Conservation Program which keeps an additional list...too many on that list. Anyway, check with those agencies, if they exist in your state, to see what rules and regulations exist to protect plants. Even under federal guidelaines it is my understanding that plants don't have the same protection as animals, birds, etc., as the feeling is that plants can be moved more easily than animals. However, community "uproar" can stop projects.Contact your area native plant grouop and other environmental organizations. We just had Trader Joe's decide not to locate here due to petitions, signs, and angry visitors to the city's meetings on rezoning. Oh, that also means you need to check out your local planning board,. If you cannot stop construction this way, don't forget about rescues. Trilliums move rather easily....See MoreBest time and way to transplant trilliums
Comments (18)Trilliums are very common native plants here in the PNW and they often grow naturally in woodsy rural areas. But they are commonly sold in garden centers as well and all different varieties and colors. These are not wild harvested plants but commercially grown specimens and are adaptable to any shady garden situation. Just an update, but my trillium Volcano discussed above made its move without issue and thrived in my friend's garden for several years before he graciously shared a chunk with another friend. And that plant took transplanting well and has thrived also. Now that I have moved from a full sun beach location to one where I am more shelterer by trees and with considerable shade, a chunk of that plant is coming home to take up residence with me again!! So three moves and at least one division did no harm at all....See Moredandy_line (Z3b N Cent Mn)
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