Fw: [pbs] Dichelostemma capitatum
Pacific Rim (Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:17:11 PDT)
Hello, Nancy and all. We are in southern BC and have also been fielding
calls about Dichelostemma capitatum. This is one of a number of plants
native to parts south of BC -- mainly California -- that have been specified
for a huge, expensive, flowering-roof project in Vancouver. Normally there
is little call for D. capitatum here, because our climate doesn't suit it.
Or anyway, that is my experience. Test plots have been set up for this huge
project, however; I wonder if the specs will be revised.
Paige Woodward
paige@hillkeep.ca
http://www.hillkeep.ca/
Greetings,
We have recently had a person from Southern British Columbia inquire about
whether or not Dichelostemma Capitatum would do well in their climate
(planted in the ground, not in pots). The climate at this site is similar
to
Seattle, WA. Since this is out of Blue Dicks native range and the rainfall
is quite high, I am wondering if anyone living up that way would share
their
experience with growing this species in their garderns or meadows, and if
it
will naturalize or not,if you need to amend the soil for better drainage,
etc.
Thanks for any advice.
NANCY GILBERT
Grass Valley, California