Does anyone have any good ideas? Right now I have a rose on the wall just outside my front door, but it doesn't get much sun and it always looks very sad. I need something to put there that won't try to run around the corner to find sunlight. :-) I'd be ok with it not blooming as long as it isn't poisonous and is preferably not TOO thorny, since I have two little folk. I'll take a picture of the area tomorrow.
Thanks!!
~ Marylyn
Shady vine in Houston?
You could try my favorite, Crossvine, Bignonia capreolata.
It is evergreen, no thorns, can take some shade, and is very resistant it insects and desease, I have never had any trouble with mine in the seven years I have had it.
It also blooms very heavily in spring, I love it. Of course it is also a Texas Native.
Here is a link for you to see.
http://www.texasstar.org/index.php?pg=cross-vine&sec=49
Josephine.
Thanks, Josephine. It sounds wonderful! I'll try it. :-)
~ Marylyn
I hope it works well for you Marylyn.
Josephine,
Marilyn take a look at this thread also:
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/492267/
Thanks, almcfarla!!
Cross vine is what I'd recommend and it does come in 3 or more varieties.