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podster
Deep East Texas, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 12, 2007
7:30 AM Post #4074715
| I enjoyed this article thoroughly... I was given a start of purple heart years ago. I love it. Of course in this area it will freeze down and come back from roots. It is tucked in with contained beds of ivy. Interplanted with white Ruellia. Tucked in pots with red (yes, red) Salvia and yellow esperanza. Even the lime green of foxtail fern. It is one of those that hasn't met a color it doesn't like and I haven't met a purple heart I don't love. Thanks for the enjoyable and informative article. pod 
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sugarweed
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 12, 2007
3:12 PM Post #4076024
| I enjoyed the article too.
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Dea
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6a)
October 12, 2007
6:20 PM Post #4076451
| It's such a lovey plant - grown in our gardens in containers and yes, the color goes with everything surrounding it!
Thanks for a great article.
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KyWoods
Melbourne, KY
(Zone 6a)
October 12, 2007
6:41 PM Post #4076500
| Brings back sweet childhood memories, as my grandmother used to grow these in her garden in New Orleans. Thanks! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)
(Zone 11)
October 12, 2007
6:48 PM Post #4076527
| I have some that I really don't like by itself, so I planted it amongst my ee's and in with some lemon balm...and with other green foliage around the garden. Like it much better that way. You're right it gives a splash of color amongst the green and can be suprisingly pretty. Very nice article! |
JaxFlaGardener
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 12, 2007
11:11 PM Post #4077393
| One of the most interesting "lawns" I've ever seen was an entire front yard of Purple Queen out near our beaches area. The Purple Queen lawn had the advantage that I would certainly appreciate, too, that it never needed to be mowed!
Great article! I had Purple Queen growing with ornamental kale last year. I really liked those dusty purples and greens together.
Jeremy |
darlindeb
Claremore, OK
October 12, 2007
11:45 PM Post #4077485
| I'd like to see more articles like this one. I like to see combinations that people put together. I'm also interested in trying to echo tones around the garden. I was looking for things that would echo my purple oxalis and purple heart might work.
I'd enjoy seeing articles about the nine other plants that are favorites at Dave's garden. |
podster
Deep East Texas, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 13, 2007
7:09 AM Post #4077895
| Jeremy, the ornamental kale sounds wonderful with this purple heart! May have to try that this winter.
Darlindeb ~ I agree, I would like to see more of the combinations and also more on the favorites too. |
girlgroupgirl
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 15, 2007
1:57 PM Post #4085694
| Awesome article, and I love the photos. This plant features prominently in my garden which is based on the foliage colors of lime green and purple.
What a cool "outer space" plant!
girlgroupgirl |
cedar18
Lula (North east), GA
(Zone 7b)
October 15, 2007
2:26 PM Post #4085820
| What a great and informative article with excellent combination ideas. I am trying purple heart for the first time this year and loved it with Achillea "Coronation Gold" and Verbena "Homestead Purple."
I'm new to Dave's Garden, this was my first newsletter and my first post. I'm impressed and looking forward to sharing more gardening info. |
podster
Deep East Texas, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 15, 2007
2:36 PM Post #4085867
| Cedar18 ~ we are glad to have you join in! I do hope to see you around the forums and wonder perhaps if you have a photo of your combination? It sounds delightful! I would love to see it... pod |
barksy
Atlantic Beach, FL
October 26, 2007
6:16 PM Post #4126844
| Belated thanks for your kind works regarding my article. So glad you all enjoyed it!! |
