Re: Climbing vines?
Nan Sterman wrote:
> In my town, the city recently did a road project, part of which is an
> awful, concrete retaining wall that is about 20 feet high.
>
> We would like to plant a drought tolerant, evergreen vine to climb
> the wall and eventually cover it. Already the city planted boston
> ivy, but it has struggled and goes dormant in the winter and looks
> awful. Can anyone suggest an appropriate vine or combination of
> vines? Some folks have suggested creeping fig. Flowers are not
> important but would be nice if there were a vine that met the other
> specifications.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Nan
>
> PS Trees and shrubs are out of the picture as the city poured a huge
> footing at the base of the wall and left little holes in the ground
> that are only big enough for a vine. There is irrigation, however.
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> Nan Sterman
> San Diego County California
> Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
Nan,
In your area Passiflora manicata should be evergreen and flower with
bright red flowers to 4 inches across most of the year.
It's a real tough vine and if there's anything at all for it to grasp
with its tendrils, it will try to cover the whole wall. Passiflora
caerulea will also cover fences and walls.
Liz W
