Definitely "low" for a Hypericum. Grows to about 2', no more than 3' and just about as wide as it is tall. The two plants in our gardens which have been planted since the fall of 2006 aren't even knee high and together they cover about a 3'-4' spread. I didn't realize until just now when I searched for info that it's a selection of H. kalmianum, a native - learn something new every day :) http://www.abnativeplants.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantdetail/plant_ID/38/index.htm
Deep Shade III
This is a little off topic, but I was checking out my shady woodland after a few weeks' absence yesterday.
I had earlier posted a picture of rhexia virginica in bloom - it's first year blooming for me.
It's no longer blooming, but I was surprised to see it has nice fall color.
Here's the pix of it in bloom in July.
I also ran across the remnants of rabdosia longituba just finishing bloom.
Sadly I missed the best part - now, the blooms are hanging more like laundry on the line.
And here's a white version of rabdosia (called 'Tube Socks').
Again, it would have been nicer last week.
Geez, you can't turn your back for a second without missing something!
And an alstroemeria ('Sweet Laura') still cranking out blooms at the edge of the woodland.
Beautiful plants, Weerobin. I like those white "Tube socks". Had no idea there are Alstroemerias that are hardy in zone. 6, very pretty. Do you know which Rhexia Virginica yours is? The other one in PF doesn't look like yours. I like your flowers with the 3 colors.
I think it's just the species, but I gather there's a lot of natural variance.
I did the very scientific 'google search images' method, which shows lots of variety.
This is my first year with the plant, but I like it so far.
The alstroemeria has survived here for at least 5 yrs. Seems perfectly content.
Excited to report discovery this weekend that my Arum is emerging for the year. Found it growing under and between some concrete edgers that I had lined the patio (totally forgot about the Arum growing so close o the edge!) Then I went to the rear woodland edge and discovered the large mature very old clumps had apparently gotten a jump on their growth as there are many many leaves up to approximately 10"- 12" long!! I took pics, but silly things wouldn't download. I need to copy a disc of this chip so it can be erased and reused. Will try to do that today so that I can post some pics of this lovely plant. I sure wish is was easier to transplant but , alas it has a very long taproot that once broken, the plant will die. I have successfully transplanted a couple of the very tiny 1st year "babies", so it is not impossible to do .
Also for those of you who saw my pics of the "Hearts a Bustin" berrying shrub. The berries are beginning to fall to the ground (those that have not been eaten. Well, I have discovered that there are small white seeds inside the small red berry. I plan on planting a few to watch for new growth. Sooo: wish me luck on that also. I will hopefully get pics of both of the above NLT this afternoon
See Ya!
Sheri
For some reason, an errant Arum found it's way into my rather impressive plant cemetery.
It's thriving there. Now with lots of babies. How it ever got there, I'll never know.
Plant cemetery!!! You are too funny Weerobin.
Birdie, I recently transplanted a bunch of 3 year old Arum and another bunch of 8 year old Arum with no problems. This was actually dividing existing clumps and moving another clump altogether.
How exciting to find resurrected plants in the 'plant cemetery'! Congrats, Weerobin and BirdieBlue, on your discoveries!
Love the pics, too--and the name, "Tube Socks".
RCN, Do the leaves on your Loropetalum turn maroon in the fall? I saw a beautiful burgundy colored one at HD.
The burgundy loropetalums are a different variety I believe. There are quite a few different ones.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search.php?q=fringe+flower&Search=Search+PlantFiles
My Lenten Roses grow great in deep shade ad are green all winter. I also grow a lot of the native plants mentioned here. I have 2 types of Jack-in-the-Pulpit...a species and its subspecies but wood love to try the Cobra Head. I would be willing to trade when they come up in the spring/summer.
debc
I got the cobra head last year, but I have my doubts whether it will return, let alone multiply.
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I am now wondering if my Sedum ternatum will grow in full shade. I am pretty sure it will as it grows native here along stream banks and rocks in full shade. I have some in my garden now that is semi-shady. I think I will plant some in my full shade area this summer to see!!
debc