Beginner Gardening: what's a hardy plant I can plant for a memorial to my dog?, 1 by taranne

taranne wrote:
Hi there-- My amazing, beautiful fifteen year old dog passed away a few nights ago. She was a soulmate and I miss her dearly. I want to plant something in her water bowl as a memorial. The bowl is 8-10 inches deep and about 11/2 - 2 feet across. I'm going to drill holes in the bottom and put some of her ashes in there with some soil. I don't want to plant flowers that will die. I was thinking a mini rosebush or a bonzai tree? I even thought of a cactus that flowers. but, anything that will be delicate and hard to care for won't work. I want a plant that will last for many years. it can be an outdoor or indoor, but just wanted some good ideas. I keep racking my brain and not sure what my best options are. This is a very important decision for me and just want to make the best choice. thank you all for your help. Tara