Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

Thanks,
Ed

"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
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Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

how about this:
http://www.stepables.com/store/scrip...p?idproduct=71

this place has some great ideas for lawn alternatives (something i've been
looking into as well!)

-kelly

well, if I were evil, I'd suggest yellow (japanese) clover and/or common
oxalis - both of which have yellow flowers, can endure any amount of
trampling, never need mowing etc - the fact that they are noxious weeds need
not deter you.......

"culprit" wrote in message
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"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

how about this:
http://www.stepables.com/store/scrip...p?idproduct=71

this place has some great ideas for lawn alternatives (something i've been
looking into as well!)

-kelly

"gregpresley" wrote in message
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well, if I were evil, I'd suggest yellow (japanese) clover and/or common
oxalis - both of which have yellow flowers, can endure any amount of
trampling, never need mowing etc - the fact that they are noxious weeds
need
not deter you.......

The yellow clover is blooming here and is quite beautiful. However, I would
suggest Lysimachia nummularia - Creeping Jenny.

I have potentilla (sp?) in one of my flower beds.
It is very hardy and has beautiful small yellow flowers all summer.
It will take a few seasons to "take off" but it might be a solution.
This a variation of the bush type that is more commonly seen.
It may be difficult to obtain.
Paul
Zone 5
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"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

Thanks,
Ed

"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
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I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch
of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

Cover Crop - Perennial Peanut (Arachis pintoi)
http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/sustain...ial_peanut.asp

A perennial, not annual, but a very good ground cover.

Regards,
Wong

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"Paul Paulsen" wrote in message
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I have potentilla (sp?) in one of my flower beds.
It is very hardy and has beautiful small yellow flowers all summer.
It will take a few seasons to "take off" but it might be a solution.
This a variation of the bush type that is more commonly seen.
It may be difficult to obtain.
Paul
Zone 5
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"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep
stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

Thanks,
Ed

Ah yes, Potentilla verna nana!!!
An excellent choice!!!


"Paul Paulsen" wrote in message
news:82gBc.75988$eu.8461@attbi_s02...
I have potentilla (sp?) in one of my flower beds.
It is very hardy and has beautiful small yellow flowers all summer.
It will take a few seasons to "take off" but it might be a solution.
This a variation of the bush type that is more commonly seen.
It may be difficult to obtain.
Paul
Zone 5
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"Ed Stuart" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of
grass that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground
cover with yellow flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around
spring to early fall. Is there such a beast?

Thanks,
Ed

I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm looking to replace a steep stretch of grass
that is difficult to mow with a low, 1" to 2", annual ground cover with yellow
flowers. I'd like the flowers to stick around spring to early fall. Is there
such a beast?

Potentilla neumanniana
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopE...s/creeping.htm
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