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soilsandup

May 2, 2012 7:36 PM CST

Name: Dianne
Sacramento, CA, zone 9b

Guess they do provide a bit of shelter

I started out with several colors of digitalis, but it seems like only the purplish ones tend to self-seed and thrive. I have one white one blooming which I am going to let go to seed, and then I am going to spread those seeds as much as I can to get another color in the mix.

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virginiarose

May 3, 2012 2:29 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

Thank You, they are so beautiful.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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kqcrna

May 3, 2012 4:55 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Mine tend to be pretty in spring, then fry in summer. The spider mites get them too. Overall, the foliage is pretty ugly in the heat of summer. I try to plant them in the back, where the foliage will be hidden.

Karen

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ge1836

May 3, 2012 5:33 AM CST

Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)

No blooms here yet.Fog not frost today
http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4...

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kqcrna

May 3, 2012 5:39 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Looks pretty Jo Ann.

Karen

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springcolor

May 3, 2012 9:26 AM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

Jo Ann your garden is starting to burst. Very nice. Your slide shows are wonderful.

Sempervivum for Sale

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soilsandup

May 3, 2012 1:03 PM CST

Name: Dianne
Sacramento, CA, zone 9b

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virginiarose

May 3, 2012 4:00 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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kqcrna

May 3, 2012 5:54 PM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

I don't have much blooming yet, but here are a few
Salvia Merleau Blue (wintersown last year) and Knautia (wintersown several years ago)

Verbena Homestead Purple

Armeria, wintersown last year

Plantain Thrift (Armeria pseudarmeria 'Bees Hybrids')
Uploaded by kqcrna

Columbines

Coreopsis nana

Nepeta Walker's Low, bought last year in a 4" pot.

Karen

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virginiarose

May 3, 2012 6:07 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

Nice!

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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springcolor

May 3, 2012 6:48 PM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

Looks like your garden is bursting with life. So pretty!

Sempervivum for Sale

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lovemyhouse

May 3, 2012 6:55 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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ge1836

May 4, 2012 2:16 AM CST

Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)

I love that little salvia.
Ohh yes Walkers Low isnt short. I give mine a haircut now and then.

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NJBob

May 4, 2012 8:36 AM CST

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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)

Looks great Karen.

NJBob
Echinaceas cubit
Mid Atlantic Musings cubit

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kqcrna

May 4, 2012 10:51 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

We're getting there... Odd year. March was warm and everything woke up. April was cold and things came to a standstill. Now May's here and suddenly it's in the mid 80s.