Bobert the solomon's seal that you gave me at the Getaway 2 years ago is spreading nicely. the hellabore is hangin' in there--it will be another year at least, I think, before it blooms.

Sun plants? I love crocosmia and there are a number of different cultivars. Check out Brent and Becky's catalog. (Check them out anyway--they are located in Virgina (near Richmond, I think,) and they have a wonderful and diverse selection of bulbs, including a good number of natives.

Oh. Are you still pretty much sticking with pinks, purples, lavenders, blues and whites? If so, nix the crocosmia.

Yarrows are good. Cerise Queen, Apple Blossom and any in the Summer Pastels mix would work with P-vines color preferences. Do you have peonies? Asters? If you don't mind the maintenance Dahlias are wonderful. Check out Swan Island Dahlias (www.dahlias.com) for the widest selection. Park carries the Karma series which are really nice also.

Lilies! Natives, species and hybrids. I bet they would love a sunny spot on the side of the Blue Ridge. Goldenrod. Ginger lilies. red valerian. Uh...shut up, Janie.

Bring lots of garden pictures to the Getaway this year. Puh-leez?

Janie