Question by Karma Lies: I Am A Newbie At Gardening And I Need Some Help?
I have a client whose yard is pretty much bare except for a few little ground covers here and there. The soil is pretty hard and a little dry. It’s on a slope, which is right in front of a little swamp. This garden is in Lake Oswego Oregon and I was wondering if hosta and plantain lilies would be good to grow in her garden?
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Answer by Daisy
Hosta will grow anywhere, but I thnk plantain lilies need moist soil and some sun. Good luck
What do you think? Answer below…
How much of a slope. The ground can be softened using 20 percent sanded compost or plain sand if that’s all you have. Hydrangeas are pretty good for wet conditions and large iris. Periwinkle is a nice flowering ground cover. You’ll need something for soil retention if the slope is steep, stone work or a root hardy ground creeper or simply grass.
visit http://www.wildflower.org/plants/ and enter in your state and the other conditions of the soil and sunlight and you will get a list of plants that are appropriate.
Hostas are the same thing as plantain lilies. Most varieties prefer at least partial shade, although certain ones will be fine with morning sun. They also mostly prefer a consistently moist soil, although once established, they are fairly hardy. The big factor is sun exposure. If they are not in a fairly shaded area, the combination of direct sun and hard, dry ground will do them in.
Hostas are also a favorite meal for snails and slugs. There are several iron phosphate-based baits that are non-toxic to pets and wildlife but fatal to slugs and snails.
Hostas and plantain lillies are the same thing. they look great when planted in groups. I use alot of different varieties all together and it’sa good look. They are pretty low maintenance but watch out for slugs.