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marzissa Irvine, CA Aug 14, 2009

Can anyone give me tips? This vine will grow up a wall which has an overhang extending over it, making it shady. But there is also alot of indirect light.

I'm more interested in the leaves than in any flowers it will have. My zone is very mild in S. California.

Thanks!!

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 14, 2009

Hedera helix.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Aug 14, 2009

You could also use Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides...dark green evergreen with small white star shaped fragrant flowers, or creeping fig, Ficus pumilla which also has a variegated form, or Greater periwinkle Vinca major, which also blooms in deep shade.

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 14, 2009

There are many cultivars of helix (English ivy) with various leaf shapes and sizes. Vinca major is extremely invasive, esp. in mild climates. It can drive you crazy going under and around barriers. It grows like a weed, too, once established.

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marzissa Irvine, CA Aug 14, 2009

I'll probably use confederate jasmine. I have one growing in sun, so I can take cutting and try to grow that in my shady area. Thanks!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Aug 15, 2009

you are welcome.

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