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greenfreak
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Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
aka Artemisia 'Silver Mound'. Anyone have this?
I don't think the way it looks is as striking as the way it feels and smells. It's like petting a bunny! And if you take a sprig off and rub it between your fingers, it's got a mellow eucalyptus smell to it.
Garden Depot had a quart pot for $9.99. I got three 4" pots at Costco for $11.99. From what I understand, it spreads easily but you can give it a haircut in spring and summer to keep it the same size.
I think I'll just repot it into something slightly larger like a 6" pot and put that right in the ground, to make sure it behaves. Apparently, it likes well drained, sandy (crappy) soil. Anything that grows in crappy soil is a worry to me.
Anyone else have this?
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strongisland
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
i have it! it's soooo soft!!:)
we are moving it from it's original location so i hope it survives!
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| Posted 5/7/09 8:50 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
Is it a crazy fast spreader? My concern is that it will spread underground and I'll lose control of it. How much bigger is it now than when you got it?
Thanks. 
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| Posted 5/7/09 9:06 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
I'm intrigued - maybe I should go get some of them!
Also, I  at your message considering it seems that you've been back to Costco already and you just got your membership!
BTW, we got many bushes at Costco - even though it doesnt seem to be the typical place, they are still going strong 3 years later. We also got some geraniums last spring for a really good price, and they lasted ALL year and we got many compliments.
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| Posted 5/7/09 9:25 PM |
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strongisland
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
i really don't know much about it...it was already planted at the house from the previous homeowners......i hope it doesn't spread toooo quickly!
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| Posted 5/7/09 9:37 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
I hope so too! I think I'll sink the pot into the ground first to try it out. Better safe than sorry, right? And if I want to move it out of that area, I just pull the pot up. If not, I remove the pot from the plant, tease the roots, and dump it right back in the hole. 
I read if they get a "part" down the middle, you can chop them in half and plant the separate pieces too. Good luck with yours!
Posted by Blazesyth
I'm intrigued - maybe I should go get some of them!
Also, I at your message considering it seems that you've been back to Costco already and you just got your membership!
BTW, we got many bushes at Costco - even though it doesnt seem to be the typical place, they are still going strong 3 years later. We also got some geraniums last spring for a really good price, and they lasted ALL year and we got many compliments.
I went back for one thing - wrapping paper. And they don't sell it! I left with cookies, ravioli, 2 throw pillows for my new patio chaise lounges ($14 for 2 big pretty striped pillows - good deal!), three pots of plants, shampoo, conditioner, a book, 4 pack of deoderant, 3lb of almonds, and a 3 pack of Pledge.
The bagger guy at the register pulled me aside kept trying to sell me the executive membership. I finally said, "I have to go, so give me back my card now and I'll CONSIDER it." I was trying not to get mean but it's like dude... if you think you're gonna give me the hard sell every time I come in here, ya got another thing comin. 
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partyof6
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| Posted 5/8/09 8:38 AM |
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Acerone
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
yes, I had it in my landscape...... It's really nice....
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| Posted 5/8/09 8:40 AM |
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Faithx2
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Re: Bought "ghost plant" from Costco tonight
We have it. They are so soft the blow in the breeze 
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