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ballyshannon Hillsdale, NY May 20, 2010

Can you suggest a plant that will bloom in low sun conditions and offer a lot of color? I live in a pine forest, but have an entranceway that gets a bit of sun, maybe 3 hours a day. I have put ajuga on one side of this entrance, which is doing well. . I'd like another groundcover on the other side. I've tried thyme which wont bloom because of the low light. Then I tried transplanting a beautiful pink weed that was growing in shade- none survived. Should not be something with high water need- i have to carry the water down there from a distance. Also would like to avoid white or red. Suggestions?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 20, 2010

Here are a few links with suggestions for you.

http://www.greatgardenplants.com/index.php?pageId=65

http://landscaping.about.com/od/groundcovervines1/ig/flowering-ground-covers/

http://www.greatgardenplants.com/?pageId=64&sourceCode=GoogleC3Ad11&gclid=CJfWl7Tg4KECFQ1X2godj3ETKQ

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/yard_and_garden_planning/116649

http://flowergardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/blue_flowered_ground_covers

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avianut Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) May 20, 2010

Some good suggestions there- I would also add astilbe, although I don't always have good luck getting it to bloom. I think it depends on the variety, or perhaps our pH (high) has something to do with it.
Also creeping lysimachia, which seems to grow in sun or shade, though of course is going to flower better in sun(but, the yellow-leaved variety gives nice color even without flowering)
One note- some lamiums are not so aggressive as archangel. I have it (archangel)- I sprayed it with roundup and not a single leaf curled! But depending on where you are putting it, it does have a pretty leaf and pretty yellow flowers in the spring. However, if you want to try it, don't spend money on it- I'd be happy to send you some to try. It definitely WILL take over the area, though, so beware! Dmail me if you'd like to try it out-
Jill

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ballyshannon Hillsdale, NY May 23, 2010

Thank you - lots of stuff here, still checking them out. Jill I dont know how to contact you directly- I'm trying to find an image of the lamium. My computer is acting up, and it takes a long time to navigate sites.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 23, 2010

ballyshannon. Just click on avianut's name in this thread and you will be taken to her page where you can send her a D mail.

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avianut Omaha, NE(Zone 5a) May 24, 2010

No problem ballyshannon- if it's easier, my "real" email addr is avianut@cox.net
If you decide you want some, just email me your addr. and I'll pop some in the mail.

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