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khaugrud Hawley, MN Jun 16, 2010

We are in the midwest - Zone 4. I have a bed in the front of our house that is 26' long by 2' wide. It is a raised bed with brick down the front and high brick behind it. It is under a large overhang so it doesn't get any natural water and it's on the west side of our house. I'm looking for perennials to plant in their that are heat tolerant, tall, and have some variety. I really don't want evergreens because I think just having a line of evergreens is boring. I don't like the peachy colored stone with the red house so would like some plants to cover that as much as possible. Any suggestions?

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JulieQ Bella Vista, AR(Zone 6b) Jun 16, 2010

I found this article while doing a search. Just check for the zones and height on each one listed. It is pretty thorough.
http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/pdf/DroughtTolPerennials.pdf

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messengergirl Lithia Springs, GA Jun 29, 2010

Hello!!

One little trick i've picked up on to help out with summer heat here in Georgia (granted we probibly don't see the kind of heat you probibly have) is using a weed barrier under a good thick layer of mulch. Keeps moisture in and weeds away so you don't have to get out there in hundred degree weather pulling weeds all day. It also cuts down on how often your plants need water (watering restrictions are common around here). Also, a half-burried 2-liter soda bottle or milk jug with the bottom cut out (spout side down close to the roots) will keep water where it needs to go. I hope this helps you out. This year we've done this with our veggie garden and seen great results- even without mulch in some places! It's as close to a maintence free landscape as one can get.

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