bluestoneperennials.com for the very best selection and it is close by---Madison, Ohio! And it is on the Dave's Garden Watch Dog top 10 places!

When I saw Amber Waves in the garden center, it looked great. It seemed to have a lot of coral in it. Now in my garden it looks faded beige. I should probably try it in more shade. Love Peach Flambe! I've got it on a container in afternoon sun and its doing well. But I figured I would try it there and if it stressed, I would move it to shade. Another one that caught my eye was 'French Quarter'. It was deep coral and green variegated. I think there's a Ginger Ale too. They are a lot of fun. I always think I ought to get multiples so I can try them in different spots. Heucheras do seem to vary a lot in their likes and dislikes. Got the new Wayside catalog today and there was a striking reddish one on the back cover that I had never heard of, but the name escapes me.

OMG, what a lot of great ideas. I'm going to need to widen that bed (just a few more feet!) so I can try out a few of them. I do worry that more silver foliage will accentuate the slightly yellowish foliage of the old rhody; a straight purple-leaved plant might go a long way to counteract the problem. (Maybe I'll eventually figure out how to eradicate the black vine weevils that have ruined that foliage, but meanwhile, in THIS lifetime, just solving the clashing problem will be a big step forward.) I have a really nice dark purple heuchera, with sort of mitten-like, rounded leaves, that might fit the bill nicely - maybe I'll divide it and give it a try. Also lots of Palace Purple, in some very crowded beds, that should be moved anyway. Mindy, I've never seen mondo grass survive here, not sure why - maybe the winters are too wet? But the color shape of the foliage would be an excellent contrast. I also have some dark purple sedum, Postman's Joy, that might fit the bill - another good idea, and this is a nearly full-sun site, so it could be a good place for it. Lady in Black aster - what a lovely plant! I've never seen that before, but it looks like another good option. Maybe I'll also add some of the zillion thalictrum Black Stockings seedlings to the back of the bed - they've popped up everywhere - while I'm at it, for more coordinating purple. Thank you all - lots to think about here! I'll post some photos when it's done.

Vivian: I came across Georgia Peach at the nursery today and was going to buy it on your recommendation until I saw the price $21.99. I think that is the most expensive Euchera I have ever seen. I have a Hort society bus tour coming up in June and I think I will wait until then and see if I can find it a little cheaper. Yours is lovely but yikes that price seemed steep.