Hi all,
I'm looking for a plant for my containers. It needs to tolerate heat and humidity (I'm in Atlanta), and it is a partial sun/partial shade location. Foliage color is my main concern: I'm looking for something with silver or grey tones, or in a soft green. Blooms would be nice, but not necessary, and only in white or red. It needs to be around 10 inches across, give or take a few, and no more than 18 inches tall. And it needs to be something that won't hurt cats. I've tried lungwort, which wasn't happy, alyssum, which can't take the summer, and rosemary, which needs more sun. Currently I have scented geraniums to fill the space. Any suggestions?
looking for the right plantzone 7/8
I posted some suggestions, but then realized they were th wong flower color. Now this annoying mouseover popup about mosquito repellent is on top of what I'm typing, so please forgive me if I'm misspelling everything. Sorry I was NO help.
This message was edited May 28, 2009 9:03 PM
Yeah, I know that with such specific requirements, I'm going to have a tough time. But sticking to a theme keeps me from going into the nursery and saying "ooh, that looks fun--I'll buy it!" I appreciate your efforts, though, and that mosquito thing is a pain in the a**.
Why don't you try Sedums, they come in several different colors. I have stonecrop "tricolor" , creeping jenny, a little sedum named "jellybean" and there is always the good old "hen and chickens" Sounds like this might fell the bill. They are very hardy after they get comfy with the pot. Grow an cascade over the sides. If you want a center piece you can pland "autum joy" it is taller succulent. They are there after you plant them because they are perennials. Well worth the effort.
What about artemisia silver mound? (I think that's the name) It's on the front right.
That is beautiful, I have some growing in a wheelbarrow. I have had it several years now. It would be good too. You have a beautiful flower assortment there.
Can't do the artemisia on the balcony because of the cats, but I do have the 'silver brocade' cultivar out back, and it is gorgeous! Looks great at night, too. The sedums sound like a possibility, and I may also try creeping lobelia.