Re: vines for pergola
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: vines for pergola
- From: D* M*
- Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 15:54:42 -0600
>Does anyone have any ideas for a vine on a pergola that already has several
>climbing roses on it? Prefer something attractive to hummingbirds and hardy
>to zone 4. The site is south-facing, and fairly arid. Rather alkaline soil.
>I fear the trumpet vine would be too heavy for the 10X25 foot pergola after
>maturity. I've considered honeysuckle, and still think it may be the best
>option, but am open to suggestions. Thank you. Margaret L
Margaret...
Cypress vine - but not a perennial
Clematis - don't know if h'birds at attracted to it - try red flowering
cultivars - if south facing, might need some shade for the roots
Honeysuckle - try red flowering cultivars of H. semperviriens, such as
'Cedar Lane' or 'Alabama Crimson'
Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@execpc.com
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