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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Roxann,
Jewelweed, lobelia cardinalis, and Joe Pye (Eupatorium) have some tolerance for lower light. 
More light will serve the health of your pond / wetland system. Consider thinning or limbing up nearby trees.
K



roxann wrote:
> keith, i like the carpet idea. there's plenty of that available on freecycle 
> all the time. the plants you listed are all sun-loving, right? the ponds 
> would mostly be in the shade, but there is opportunity to bring the wetlands 
> out to the edge so that they can get some sunlight. i know i've seen some or 
> most of those plants in some shade, but maybe not so much as what i'll have 
> unless i move the wetlands to the edge.
>
> roxann
>   

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