Janet wrote in
:

In article ,
says...

Jeff Layman wrote in
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8 possibilities he
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector...ts?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..

Jim

Periwinkle is a cheap low risk choice for a tough spot; tolerates
poor
conditions; fast evergreen coloniser, minimum maintenance, tough as
old boots.
I prefer vinca major, the two "old " ones with large leaves and
single
blue flowers, one is dark green leaf and the other handsomely
variegated.

Janet


I gather they like moist soil though, so they might not be too happy in the
summer, where I am... I could go out there with a garden hose every other
day, but I'd prefer not to have to.

Jim