On 04/02/2012 23:03, Jim xzy wrote:
Jeff wrote in
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8 possibilities he
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector...nm=&sn=188&as=
183&st=163&ms=166&aa=171&gdt=69&hg=135&op=2

Thank for the suggestions. The lavender and wormwood might suit. I'm also
very interested in these:

Aegopodium Variegatum
Dianthus Tiny Rubies
Isotoma fluviatilis
Thymus coccineus
Delosperma cooperi (hardy ice plant)
Vinca minor (periwinkle)

Does anyone know any pros and cons of the above? Are any unsuitable for
poor, alkaline, dry soil and full sun?

Thanks..


Don't touch the Aegopodium with a bargepole. It may be a variegated
form, but it's still Ground Elder. It can revert - that''s all you need
to know! I doubt it would grow well in dry soil anyway.

The Isotoma would need damp soil.

The Delosperma might be OK. Depends on how cold it gets where you are.
"Hardy" is a relative term...

You might also like to consider Carpobrotus edulis (Hottentot Fig).
That is a bit invasive down in Cornwall, but might be better behaved
elsewhere.

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Jeff