Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Friends don't let friends plant ivy..., 1 by DaleTheGardener

DaleTheGardener wrote:
Plantlady, that pink flowering vine is a member of the morning glory family and it is not hardy to any frost. It would freeze to the ground every year for you and then come back from the roots. It is very vigorous and will grow 30-40 feet a year here if given good care.

Ardesia, I agree that acuminata is weedy, but, I have had no major problems with it. I have it growing up a fenced dog pen at Lisa's and only have to terminate the runners a couple times in the summer. Did you know that ardesia is a banned plant here if FL? I don't remember the botanical name but it is taking over our forest floor making it hard for the natives. :-) It has bright red berries that birds love.

Rox, if I were your friend I would plant it solid with clematis, the large flowered deciduous kinds. I love those blues and purples.

Daylily Ben Bachman-