Comments on: Garden Phlox http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/garden-phlox/ north of the adirondacks - wildflowers & perennials that survive winters colder than my wife's feet Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:32:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Debbi http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/garden-phlox/comment-page-1/#comment-2119 Debbi Mon, 18 May 2009 21:55:54 +0000 http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/2008/03/27/garden-phlox/#comment-2119 This photo with the hosta, phlox and what looks like clover is beautiful. My question is what is the large leafed plant in the lower left hand corner? Does this plant flower? I have a woodland shade garden under a Redwood Tree and I am always looking for low growing plants to help cover some of the ground. <blockquote>Debbi, In the very lower left corner are Columbines (the clover looking things). Just above them is Wild Ginger - Asarum canadense. Sweet Woodruff - Galium odoratum may be a plant to consider. It spreads rapidly in moist soil - holds it's own in dry. Same with Lily of the Valley. Both can be very aggressive though.</blockquote> This photo with the hosta, phlox and what looks like clover is beautiful. My question is what is the large leafed plant in the lower left hand corner? Does this plant flower? I have a woodland shade garden under a Redwood Tree and I am always looking for low growing plants to help cover some of the ground.

Debbi,
In the very lower left corner are Columbines (the clover looking things). Just above them is Wild Ginger – Asarum canadense.

Sweet Woodruff – Galium odoratum may be a plant to consider. It spreads rapidly in moist soil – holds it’s own in dry. Same with Lily of the Valley. Both can be very aggressive though.

]]> By: Nicole http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/garden-phlox/comment-page-1/#comment-563 Nicole Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:31:14 +0000 http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/2008/03/27/garden-phlox/#comment-563 Great website! I have creeping phlox, planted last spring, and this spring they are absolutely beautiful. My husband and I are wondering how long the blooms last? We would love to have it blooming all summer long. Thanks! <blockquote><em>Nicole, You know I've never made a mental note how long they flower. A best guess you'll get about two weeks of bloom. Like most perennials their bloom time is limited. You may find some scattered flowers after the big flush of blooms but once the flush is over that's about it. That's one reason why I want so many different varieties. As one fades away hopefully another is ready to catch my attention.</em></blockquote> Great website! I have creeping phlox, planted last spring, and this spring they are absolutely beautiful. My husband and I are wondering how long the blooms last? We would love to have it blooming all summer long. Thanks!

Nicole,
You know I’ve never made a mental note how long they flower. A best guess you’ll get about two weeks of bloom. Like most perennials their bloom time is limited. You may find some scattered flowers after the big flush of blooms but once the flush is over that’s about it. That’s one reason why I want so many different varieties. As one fades away hopefully another is ready to catch my attention.

]]> By: Apple http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/garden-phlox/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Apple Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:51:06 +0000 http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpress/2008/03/27/garden-phlox/#comment-449 If the creeping phlox spreads that quickly I need some! I tried a tall variety but managed to kill it my first year. I may try again this year. I love the one with the hosta. If the creeping phlox spreads that quickly I need some! I tried a tall variety but managed to kill it my first year. I may try again this year. I love the one with the hosta.

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