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READER PHOTO! An unexpected groundcover

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Kind of continuing in the groundcover theme, today's photos are from Jane Horn in Prior Lake, Minnesota. She says, "I love using jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum cv., annual) as a ground cover.  I planted a few plants one year and was rewarded with seedlings that look great in the garden.  The Talinum is an annual here in USDA Hardiness Zone 4 but by reseeding, it keeps on giving. Some of them even grow up to bloom.  The third photo shows their pink "forget-me-not" blossoms.  The last two photos show the mature garden in the fall." Thanks, Jane, for sharing!

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Comments (9)

LynnBay writes: I love the great photos! Having the correct ground cover for your climate and purpose is so very important! I always check and make sure that what ever I use is also wildlife friendly. We are discussing the issue on our web site. www.gardenponds.co Posted: 11:01 am on November 12th

LoreneIvol writes: The variegated plant is Sedum 'Frosty Morn'. Love it! It is now tending to flop in my garden so next June I will cut it back by half in June. Jane Horn Posted: 10:53 am on November 11th

sheilaschultz writes: PS I love using Talinum paniculatum cv. in my containers. The color of the leaves is an easy pop and the sweet flowers are a treat. Posted: 6:57 pm on November 10th

sheilaschultz writes: Jane Horn, You Rock! Your great color and texture combos create a beautiful garden. You also remind me to throw in annuals more often in my perennial gardens... Thank you. Posted: 6:52 pm on November 10th

Lisianne writes: This post came at a good time for me. I was pondering doing just this next spring and have saved the seeds. My question: even though it's easy to pull up, does it become an annoyance? It's not really invasive I don't think, but I think I'd be pulling it up as weeds for years after I tried it. I had gorgeous, large plants growing in the cracks in my sidewalk (and I didn't have the heart to pull them out.) Posted: 4:35 pm on November 10th

fourseasons writes: Jewels of Opar has made a welcome return in my garden for years. I love using the dainty flowers as a filler in my flower arrangements. Posted: 11:03 am on November 10th

OTTILLIE writes: Very nice contrast -- congrats on photo of the day!!! Posted: 10:58 am on November 10th

catsdogs writes: Girl, Thats some beauty going on there, just love the purple, and the green together. Very Nice,. Posted: 10:12 am on November 10th

arboretum writes: such a neat little trick here! gains real impact w/ the purple campanula(?). and what is the green and white variegated plant?
thanks much,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/
a teaching website Posted: 10:03 am on November 10th

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