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Sun, May 8, 11 at 14:01
| Today I planted out approx 20 clumps of blue fescue that I winter sowed in large styrofoam cups. They looked big enough. When I tipped them out of the cups I was amazed by the roots - I have read that winter sown plants develop incredible root systems and that certainly seems to be the case with this grass. I didn't start it until early March because the seeds took so long to get here after I ordered them and was concerned that might be too late but they grew into nice little clumps. Wish I could say the same for the catmint - they all germinated but every single one died. Don't know what I did wrong with them. |
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- Posted by just1morehosta 5 (My Page) on Sun, May 8, 11 at 14:43
| aklinda,congratulations on your fescue grass,I love this one. Hey, I have several,and I so mean,SEVERAL,cat mint plants, that are last years,and pretty big, do you want any? I didn't know how they would look when I planted them,and I planted way to many,very pretty purple flower. How many do you want> cAROL |
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- Posted by aklinda 7 (lindanewland@myway.com) on Sun, May 8, 11 at 16:13
| I appreciate your kind offer - I already have tons of catmint because it does so well in my area (near Albuquerque New Mexico) but went on a winter sowing frenzy in March and the catmint was part of it. I have since divided some of the bigger ones I have and tried a few different varieties from Bluestone Perennials. I'll bet there are people out there who would love to have the plants, though. |
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- Posted by just1morehosta 5 (My Page) on Sun, May 8, 11 at 22:04
| ok, the offer is open to any one who might like some, it will be gone in a few days,gotta pull it. cAROL |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 5b/6a (My Page) on Mon, May 9, 11 at 5:57
| cAROL - you're welcome to tuck a couple in with my Spilt Milk & Paul's Glory hostas when you send them. I don't have cat mint and sure wouldn't mind giving it a try. I'm sending you an email. Thanks! |
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| warning - in my area at least, catmint is very invasive. Right now I like it cuz it has blue flowers and the bees are enjoying it, but I will be pulling it out soon. It is very hard to get rid of. Aklinda, ellen |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 5b/6a N CT (My Page) on Mon, May 9, 11 at 7:07
| ellen - thanks for the warning about the cat mint. I have plenty of space for it but don't want it taking over so I'll keep a close watch. |
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- Posted by just1morehosta 5 (My Page) on Mon, May 9, 11 at 14:46
| Ya know, I was told it was invasive also,AFTER, I palnted it,ha ha But this year, it just came back as the plants that I planted,no more,no less,each in it's own assinged spot,so I will keep a couple for myself.Gardenweed, I will add it to you hostas,happy you want one.I just hate throwing away any plant. The bees and hummers love this plant. cAROL PLUS, IT SMELLS SO NICE,:0) |
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