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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Hosta provides reliable ground (Continued from page C1) and in combination to background spe­ cialty plants like yucca, ligularia, and echinops. The hosta has long been used as a ground cover in shady areas under trees and in woodland settings. The flowers were virtually ignored. Many now have larger, compact white and off-white flowers or darker violet flowers that contribute to the landscape above the colourful leaves. There are varieties that are scorch resistant for use in sunny area. Others usually with tough leaves are slug resistant although I have seen some huge slugs this year nearly as big as those in British Columbia. I won­ der if the slugs have countered our resis­ tant hosta with tougher slugs or if the warmer weather has enticed the B.C. monsters here. Hosta may be planted along pathways to make a Hosta Walk. A dwarf variety, 'Lemon Lime,' would be an ideal edger. They may be fitted into a display garden. The blue varieties are popular and many have white flowers. 'Big Daddy' is a large plant, good for background. Hosta are usually planted in the spring and are available at most plant sales. They may be planted from pots or moved with an earth ball at any time except winter if watered and shaded for a few days. Clairgreen Gardens on Southdown Road have a large selection as does Sheridan Nurseries just south of them. Daylilies, often referred to as the per­ fect perennial are the easiest plant to grow. They flower every year and are sel­ Wednesday, July 14, 1999 cover in shady areas dom bothered by insects or disease. They were used in the Orient for food and med­ icine. The tawny and lemon daylily were known in Europe in the 16th century and were one of the first plants brought to North America. They were easy to move and grow, so joined the lilac and peony in the gardens of the settlers. The tawny daylily is widely growing in gardens, woodlands, creek borders, and pond edges throughout Oakville. It enjoys moist areas and will grow in light shade. It is aggressive so needs dividing regular­ ly- There are three types of daylily foliage -- dormant, evergreen or semi- dormant. The dormant foliage dies in fall and regrows in the spring. They are con­ sidered the most hardy shown as zone 2 which is far north. Evergreens are the least hardy and keep their foliage all win­ ter in warmer climates. Some evergreen types will survive in Southern Ontario under a heavy mulch. Semi-evergreen are in between. Generally, those sold locally will withstand our winters. New varieties ncludes: »3 - crca lighting w • i . accent spot • 5 0 ft- cable . iznw transforms these three luminaries project a wide beam of light to enhance flowers, plants and pathways. 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