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Old 06-11-2007, 02:13 PM posted to rec.gardens
Scott Hildenbrand Scott Hildenbrand is offline
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Default Joe Pye Weed on Culvert Side?

LAH wrote:
"Scott Hildenbrand" wrote in message
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Yet more research for the coming season and yard improvements.

I'm trying to decide just what I can plant on the side of the drainage
culverts that run along the side and back of my property. The wonders of
living on the skits of a subdivision development.

Anyway, I was thinking maybe removing some of the rubble rock and planting
Joe Pye weed planted every so often along the ditch, which is 6' deep and
6' wide with about a 45 degree pitch.

Currently there is a crappy looking grass that grows in the area, along
with some other weedy flowers and the only good thing, some morning glory.

Area gets full sun and is fair moisture wise during normal season weather.

So you think it would do well there and be able to choke out some of the
grass and other junk? Or do you think I should look in other directions.

Zone 6b Kentucky, 12" or less of decent soil before solid clay...


In addition to the other suggestions, you might want to plant some day
lilies, especially the old variety commonly know as ditch lilies. As the
name implies, they are hardy and seem to love that kind of environment.



On this note, the guy I get my lilies from said I could have all the
kwanzaas that I want. Guessing it's the same thing, tall field lily type
with a double or triple bloom pattern.

He considers them worthless and has thousands bordering the property..
Maybe I'll raid his supply.