When I was looking at Anemone coronaria wild populations in Crete, I noticed that the different color forms tended to form single populations, and that there might (I wasn't able to check) be some difference in the elevation at which given color forms occurred. The red ones seemed to be closer to the coast. Of course, they are the showiest. In my Oregon garden in the cascade foothills, the ones that persisted the longest were blue forms.
However, you can also see populations in which all the color forms, and many intermediates, are present. I have a wonderful photo that shows a meadow of them and I doubt there are two just alike. Incidentally, this is definitely a "meadow" plant, often growing in quite thick grass. I bought some tubers this fall and planted them in a newly sodded part of my new front lawn and am eager to see how they'll do. If you've had difficulty starting the purchased tubers, try soaking them overnight in water at room temperature. It really helps them get established, as they tend to become dried out during storage and shipping. this is a good idea with Eranthis, too. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA _______________________________________________ Alpine-l mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.science.uu.nl/mailman/listinfo/alpine-l
