SideshowBob
<font color=green>Oil Can aficionado<br><font colo
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Growth habit: an upright, clump-forming evergreen perennial with folliage arising from rhizomes at ground level. The leaves are lancelike, forming the clumps that grow to 2 feet tall and a foot wide.
Light: grow in full sun to lightly shaded locations.
Water needs: drought tolerant; can survive with seasonal rains but grows best with waterings every 10 to 14 days.
Feedings: seldom needs special feedings; where needed growth can be increased with a general garden fertlizer application once monthly in March, June and September.
Propagation: from seeds or by dividing older clumps.
Ease of culture: easy.
Hardiness: harty, some leaf damage may occur during severe freezes.
Major problems: Chewing insects occasionally damage the foliage, but controls seldom are needed. Plant in well-drained soils to avoid root rot problems.
Pruning: Remove declining foliage and old seed heads as needed throughout the year. Trim away cold-damaged foliage, and reduce the clump size if needed during late winter.
Uses: Cluster several clumps to form a durable ground cover. Plantings are especially useful in dry locations and sunny spots where grass is difficult to grow. Use along walkways, in foundation plantings and as a part of a perennial garden.
Light: grow in full sun to lightly shaded locations.
Water needs: drought tolerant; can survive with seasonal rains but grows best with waterings every 10 to 14 days.
Feedings: seldom needs special feedings; where needed growth can be increased with a general garden fertlizer application once monthly in March, June and September.
Propagation: from seeds or by dividing older clumps.
Ease of culture: easy.
Hardiness: harty, some leaf damage may occur during severe freezes.
Major problems: Chewing insects occasionally damage the foliage, but controls seldom are needed. Plant in well-drained soils to avoid root rot problems.
Pruning: Remove declining foliage and old seed heads as needed throughout the year. Trim away cold-damaged foliage, and reduce the clump size if needed during late winter.
Uses: Cluster several clumps to form a durable ground cover. Plantings are especially useful in dry locations and sunny spots where grass is difficult to grow. Use along walkways, in foundation plantings and as a part of a perennial garden.
