Hi All--After spending a few days showing varieties that don't do well for me, I can move down the garden bed to where the "normal" varieties are. Vera Verde was purchased in 1994. It has been divided a number of times and has been a vigorous grower wherever it has been planted. Its nice form and color fit in well with other plants. This clump in the first photo has averaged about 38x16, just a bit bigger than Zilis's listing of 26x13. The second photo is of a mass planting. The plant does need slug protection.
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Pic of the Day--Vera Verde
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Pic of the Day--Vera Verde
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Hank!
I'm so glad you showed Vera Verde ... It's a favorite!
A few years ago I was at the Mott Estated (Mott's Applesauce/Juice, etc.) and there was this long hosta bed that was edged with VV ... It was really breathtaking seeing it.
Helen
I'm so glad you showed Vera Verde ... It's a favorite!
A few years ago I was at the Mott Estated (Mott's Applesauce/Juice, etc.) and there was this long hosta bed that was edged with VV ... It was really breathtaking seeing it.
Helen
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Neat mass planting. Did you just put several pieces around and let them fill in?
Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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Ground cover! Have a spot I just might have to attempt that on.
Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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Ground cover
Jane, you might want to look at 'Tea and Crumpets'. It's somewhat rhizomatous, and has cute roundish leaves with more variegation.
George
George