Jan, you should have blooms this year. In three years, you should have a nice clump, or
so it goes in this zone. If your winters are very cold, they may need to be dug up and stored
in a cool, dark, place, but I really don't know. It is just a thought. Thanks for the reply.
Thanks Margaret. It's a bit labor intensive some years to move them, but enjoyable.
BB, I think I probably do everything wrong that can be done. Divide and plant while they
are in bloom. Plant too shallow in rocks and tree roots. Seldom fertilize. They get all mixed
up when I divide. That's okay with me though. Since there are several varieties, plus early,
mid, and later bloomers, there is something blooming in each clump throughout their
season. Thank you for the reply. Oh, I do deadhead them each year after they have all
finished blooming. They seem to bloom better the next year.
Rita, creeping phlox blooms next, lavender and pink. It partially covers the large, flat, rocks.
Tall bearded iris grows in the center along with a few old-type daylily seedlings. The older
daylilies curve around the area creating a dark green border. I like the look of the border, and
some of these daylilies bloom where enough sun streams through the tree canopy. Glad you
enjoyed the photos, and thanks.
Thanks Michele, some years provide a better display than others. It is just nice to see
their perky faces after the drab browns of winter. You probably don't see all the winter
drab in your zone.
