Mine are sparse-looking, they aren't a nice close mat like those are. Difficult to weed without pulling them out too. Their site has afternoon shade - I wonder if that's the problem.

It might be. They do prefer full sun and soil that is not wet. Excellent drainage is a must.

Thanks, Tee.

They're in a bed that's raised with rocks to about 2 feet higher than the actual yard. My one and only claim to an *almost* rock garden. So, it's probably due to the late afternoon shade of the white birch....or by my pulling bits of it out by mistake.

Sounds like perfect drainage for them. That pulling them out by mistake could do it.

I do try to tuck them right back in...poor things probably spend most of their energy getting re-established.

They root easily so they should be fine in that case.

I guess my idea is a bust. Too much shade.
Summer '08


Fall '10

The tree is lovely. Since they bloom in the Spring, it might be okay. Given the tree isn't leafed out too much.

Susan, Blood Tiger is the correct designation for the lily I inadvertently called Blood Queen. J.

Tee, you inquired of Giganteums - referring to?
and Susan, you inquired of King George, referring to?

Thanks Tee.

jmorth said:Tee, you inquired of Giganteums - referring to?
and Susan, you inquired of King George, referring to?

Pardalinum, I think it was.

J 'King George' asters, I was referring to your asters and wondering would mine get that big? Yours are beautiful. Do you have a lot of butterflies?

eclayne That is a very beautiful tree, what kind is it?

Thanks Susan, It's an old Japanese cut-leaf maple. I don't know the species or cultivar.

WHO CARES, RIGHT!!

Really nice Fall color on the maple Evan. Do you know how old it is ? Looks like a nice size.

Lovely garden spot.

tee, yes, I believe so (L. Pardalinum var. giganteum).
Susan, those asters are the wild kind and usually top out at 5 or 6 ft. The butterfly appeal in September is magnificent.

BEAU-TI-FUL !!