Re: Vines for the shade....
- Subject: Re: [SG] Vines for the shade....
- From: d*@INDIANA.EDU
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 15:48:03 -0500
Gene, I'm interested to learn more about Decumaria barbara or Wood Vamp. Do the
deer eat this one? Could I grow it on an arbor or is it too vigorous?
I have not had much success with native vines for shade. Other than Moonvine,
which I don't think anyone would want to plant on purpose!
Bobbi Diehl
Quoting Gene Bush <genebush@OTHERSIDE.COM>:
> Hello James,
> I have not tried these vines on a chain link fence, but they are vines
> that bloom nicely and do well in shade. First that comes to mind is the
> Climbing Hydrangea. There is the species and several cultivars to choose
> from. Thus far I have the species going up a walnut tree in my garden. Also
> have Schizophragma Moonlight which is a very nice variegated version and
> hope to add Roseum next spring. Decumaria barbara or Wood Vamp is another
> vigorous vine for shade that is native to this region. Nice foliage and
> bloom, often referred to as the "Native climbing hydrangea".
> Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana
