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#765226 - 03/05/08 05:30 PM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: TRD_Tacoma]
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marlboronymom
Senior Member
Registered: 03/17/07
Posts: 622
Loc: Marlboro, NY
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yea.. I like those too. Even "George Davidson"-the yellow version- is pretty. Kind of sort of reminds me of Freesias...but much "hardier."
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#780999 - 03/30/08 08:03 PM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: bluezone]
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SFMom
Member
Registered: 01/30/08
Posts: 29
Loc: Seneca Falls
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Does anyone know about trillium seeds? I bought some at Lowes and the directions just say basically dig a hole and dump. I didn't know if anyone had any experience with this type of plant...just looking for any advice. Thanks!
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#781334 - 03/31/08 11:29 AM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: reilley]
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reilley
Silver Member
Registered: 01/17/05
Posts: 11744
Loc: between here and there
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this is what was sent to me ..
yep dump in to the hole ,but remember where you plant them.
According to:
Picking the flowers of Trillium can seriously injure the plant. The three leaves below the flower are the plant's only food source and a picked trillium may die or take many years to recover. For this reason in many areas, e.g. British Columbia, Michigan, New York, Oregon, and Washington, it is illegal to pick trilliums. While a popular belief is held that it is illegal to pick the common Trillium grandiflorum (white trillium) in Ontario, no such law actually exists. However, the Trillium flexipes (drooping trillium) is protected by law in Ontario [1], where it maintains its very small Canadian population.
Trillium is one of many plants whose seeds are spread by ants and mice. Trillium seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. The ants take the seeds to their nest, where they eat the elaiosomes and put the seeds in their garbage, where they can be protected until they germinate. They also get the added bonus of growing in a medium made richer by the ant garbage.
Some trilliums have a flower which is bent downward, below the leaves.
A white trillium serves as the emblem and official flower of the Canadian province of Ontario. It features prominently on the Franco-Ontarian flag.
Trillium - Fact Sheets - Toadshade, Wakerobin
Growing from seed is such a thrill. In the third or forth year, the trilliums can be individually planted in pots for an additional year or two. In the fifth to the seventh year, they will bloom. Every year thereafter they can increase with offsets from the main rhizome. Future generations will enjoy them too, since trillium are well-known for their longevity.
Trillium Page One Hope these pages help...Seems sawdust that is decomposed is very much liked by these plants.
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#783270 - 04/02/08 10:22 PM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: Ditchwitch]
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marlboronymom
Senior Member
Registered: 03/17/07
Posts: 622
Loc: Marlboro, NY
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DW I have TRIED and TRIED to get wiseria seed pods to sprout and I have had no such luck. Mine keep rotting in the soil. How the heck did you get them to sprout?! What's your secret!!? Now....I've had tons of luck with "False Mimosa" seeds. If any of you want to try growing those, I can send you some seeds!!
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#783438 - 04/03/08 09:55 AM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: marlboronymom]
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Ditchwitch
Senior Member
Registered: 07/21/03
Posts: 3099
Loc: Muddy,Swampy Places in the Fin...
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Moonflowers are a relative of morning glories (ipomoea family) that has large white flowers that bloom at night. I have a very large star jasmine that is about 12 feet long,she blooms all the time, but is more fragrant at night.The 2 combined gives the living room a heavenly perfume! The sunroom (10 X 18)is on the south side of the living room & is part of it, not a separate room.3 steps down, & we have a fountain,heated tile floor,so it makes for a nice living room!
Morning glories bloom in the day & have little to no scent, so I grow them for color in the sunroom.
Oh, the wisteria! I have one here at home,it's maybe 4 or 5 years old now, & last year & the year before were it's biggest blooms to date. I started seeds from it last year & have the youngsters planted here n there,& have more in the sunroom that I started from the seeds that are on it now. They seem to sprout easily for me; I have that effect on my plants, I guess ;P
My booth at the Sterling Renn Faire has a humoungous wisteria that Hillwoman started.I know it's a different variety than the one here;the seeds are bigger,fatter,different color, & very difficult to start. The ones here are smaller seeds,thin,sprout very quickly. I think one of the Sterling seeds is finally starting to sprout,tho.... I always soak them overnight,then put in the soil.
I have loads of herb seeds starting for the Faire....no one had sold herb plants there before, so I changed that! 
here's a link to a picture of my booth..(I'm the short one,lol) to the right hand side of the pic is where the wisteria grows;she is inside all 3 floors of my booth has branches about 8 inches around in places! I don't know the species (Chinese,Japanese,etc) of either plant.
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/w...4SRF8-12-07.jpg
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#784266 - 04/04/08 03:20 PM
Re: Gardening forum
[Re: Ditchwitch]
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marlboronymom
Senior Member
Registered: 03/17/07
Posts: 622
Loc: Marlboro, NY
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Do you use plain old water for soaking or do you put a bit of Miracle Grow in the water?! I just found some wisteria seeds in with my gardening items. Mine are the big round ones almost the size of a dime. Got them from a friend in Geneva, who has a wisteria "tree" that's a good 75-100 years old. I just might try soaking them over night and then popping them in some soil!
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