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Lysimachia 'Alexander' PP10598 I seem to be on a jag for possibly rampant plants, but how can a variegated foliage nut like me resist Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' (PP10598)? It is not supposed to be quite as aggressive as the species, but it will spread via invasive roots. The species is more tolerant of dry conditions than some others in the genus.

However, I have considerable space that could better be filled by something this lovely than the selections placed there by Mother Nature. I would not turn this, nor any of the taller Lysimachia species loose on a border full of precious specimens, but if you've got the space or feel you can contain it (perhaps a sunken flue liner), then enjoy the foliage and the flowers in summer on these two to three foot (0.6 - 0.9 m) tall members of the Primulaceae family, who will grow in sun to part shade to USDA zone 5.

Ranunculus 'Buttered Popcorn'One more rampant child. Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn' is a Plant Delights introduction, from Ollie Adams of Raleigh, NC - kin to the native buttercup that will take over moist pastures if given half a chance. This one will cover some ground, too, especially in moist soil in sun to part shade.

There are places in larger gardens for plants like these, but do not bring this into a small garden or border. The chartreuse and yellow leaves, that almost conceal the typical bright yellow spring flowers, would light up even average soil that doesn't dry out too much in summer. It spreads by rooting where the stems touch ground and is easy to control by pulling it up where it's not wanted, but be sure to put it somewhere that its rampant ways will not cause you headaches down the road.

Originating in Europe and Asia, the coloration will be more gold in sun and more chartreuse in shade. Plants get about ten inches (25 cm) tall and are rated hardy from USDA zones 3 to 9. Plant Delights considers it evergreen, but it might not be at the far north end of its range.

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Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes'The Crownsville Nursery offers several very nice trees.

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