Re: A little OT: Plantain Lily


<nowhere@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:nzWEe.5020$eg4.2535@xxxxxxxxxxx
> I've built some terraces on the slope in front of my deck. It's an area
> where I plan to put a small pond and/or stream to add the sights and
> sounds
> of running water. I plan on planting Plantain Lily on the top of each of
> three terraced areas. This area will be in full sun from noon on. I've
> read that they can spread up to 6 feet. If there's anyone familiar with
> this plant I'm interested in how fast they spread and if they are likely
> to
> do ok in full son. I think their big leafy structure would look good next
> to my future water feature. Thanks.
>
>If it is the leaf look that you are after why not do Cannas? They come in
>several leaf colors and flower combos. They will do well in the sun and can
>be quite nice even when they are not blooming. Only draw back is they are a
>bulb and if in cold areas need to be dug up and stored over the winter. In
>southern areas we just cut them back and they start over in the spring on
>their own.
In Arizona they even do well in the sun, with a bit more water. KL- AZ


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