Lauranella I'm new to the trading but I would like to find out how to trade with you. I was wondering if you need any merigold seeds? I also have morning glory seeds. Would you consider a SASBE for a small amount of any of the following: Callisterphus chinensis (Ostrich Feather Blue Aster) Double Maroon Hollyhock Chamois Rose Hollyhock Moraea Huttonii Hibiscus syriacus (rose of sharon) Siren Red Crepe Myrtel Johnny Jump Ups Viola Felix I really want the black elefant ears, my goal is a black & with garden area. I'll send you a e-mail. maybe we can work something out. Good day OzarkGirl Cynthia m_cajun@hotmail.com

These did well, though grew slowly in the house, sunny windowsill. I put them in the ground in the spring and I think they're dead now from flooding this summer. There's a few small pieces around in mixed succulent pots, but since they were rescued tips from plants under water, they are still 'not right.' You mentioned not being a gardener when you lived in AL (in another discussion,) and I think you avoided a lot of frustration. It's wild to garden here, one summer it doesn't rain at all, 100+ degrees for weeks, the next it rains for 2 solid months, barely knocking on the door of 100 degrees a few times. When I started this discussion, I didn't realize how many Sedums there are as house plants. The kind I always knew were temperate yard plants, which is what the one I started this discussion about ('Autumn Joy') would be in OH. I've since found several other kinds which seem happy in pots so far. These kinds of plants are most appropriately discussed on the cacti/succulent forum, now that I know that. If you browse around over there, you'll probably see more Sedums (and other cool cousins) than you could ever have room for, I know I do! I think my fav that I have is this cute little thing. Jelly bean plant, S. rubrotinctum.

Thanks for reviving this post! I did not see it in the fall. I bought Purple Emperor in the fall, and it is in my pot ghetto waiting to be awakened. IÂm glad to hear that it seems to be a good one. I have been tempted by Matrona often but just as often I see it flopping in the nursery! I have lots of Autumn joy, all planted in one big stand. It is in a very dry location, midday sun, where the hose does not reach. I nip the tips twice, a la "the Well Tended Perennial Garden" , not so much because it flops, but to bush it out and have a range of bloom. First I nip the whole plant while it is short, just pinching out the tips. Ones in the back I donÂt nip. Then when it grows more from there, I nip the foreground and sides of the clump. This gives the clump a more rounded profile.

Ditto, mine need part sun to thrive. You might ry some coral bells or wood violets under the maple tree and put hte lambs ear more toward the outside so it gets a bit of sun. Periwinkle (vinca) is another good choice for under the tree, and of course, pachysandra. We have a huge apple tree that gives similar deep shade and in addition to hostas, I have Solomon's Seal, Jacob's ladder, and dicentras along with coral bells, Japanese painted ferns, both wood and Labrador violets, ajuga, and hellebores. I have plenty of color and lots of interesting foliage. I also put some impatiens in during the spring and they also add pops of color until frost. Cathy (MA)