Started ripping out!!

16 years ago

As I mentioned in agreement with another Winter Sower a couple of weeks ago I ripped out my stand of Himalyan Balsam last week. Many of you may know it, 6 feet tall, re-seeding, beautiful colours of pink flowers, but I've had it too long. I need some ideas to replace it. The area is semi-shaded (next to daylilies) and moist in the spring, but can get quite dry in the summer. I would like something that is tall (at least 5 feet) and flowers (no foliage plants). Ideas requested. Thank you.

Northerner.

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pitimpinai
16 years ago
Is this the year for ripping out overgrown plants or what? :-)
Quite a few WSowers have posted something to this effect.
You are doing what I have wanted to do with my garden this season.

I am doing the same thing here...too...sorta.
I have been digging out the many Phlox seedlings and plants that have overtaken the garden.
I am also potting up things then ripping out others after having my fill of potting. I'll see how long I can stand potting up things.
I am planning to hold a plant sale like tiffy next spring. :-D
tiffy_z5_6_can
16 years ago
DH mowed the lawn today and did not 'bag' ity so he has to rake it tomorrow. I took the opportunity to rip out a stand - actually three - of Foxgloves. Then I moved to some Lupines. I am rethinking some perennial geraniums. Ripped out some Anchusas. It's ongoing... never enough time. I always say I'm going to rethink the gardens, but most times can't really get rid of anything.

Piti - Good plan to pot some things early if you can. :O)

Northerner, My suggestion would be Phlox Paniculata. There's pinks, whites, purples. My best ones grow in the conditions you describe. Mulching is good.

I also have coneflower growing in part shade, Heliopsis, Buddleias, Milkweed does great there too, Goldenrod, Bee Balm (Monarda), Cimicifuga (Bugbane), Monkshood...
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token28001
16 years ago
Helianthus augustifola. Nice, dark green foliage. Blooms in the fall with tiny sunflower like flowers. Mine is about 6' tall this year.

Joe Pye Weed will also grow in shade, but it will probably need to be staked.
northerner_on
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you so much for the suggestions. Tiffy, I have been trying to get phlox to flower for several years but perhaps it is getting too much sun. I divided the plant and moved it around last year but there's not even one bud in sight so I think I'll try some in this spot. Another thing I've been wanting to try is Monkshood so I think I'll give that a shot.
Token, I think I'm too far north for the Helianthus and I had no success with Joe Pye Weed germinating - maybe time for another try.
My Heliopsis are using up some of my very precious full sun spots. I may try moving them to a semi-shaded spot under my apple tree. I am also tired of the Hydrangea Annabelle that have been there many years, so more ripping to be done. Thanks a lot.
Northerner.