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Cardinal Climber Vine
Water frequently so the Climbers will not dry out. Need a vine for a trellis, pole, or fence? This easy to grow vine would be a great choice. Cardinal Climbers are used for pots, baskets, climbing up fences, trellises, and as ground cover. Cardinal Climbers like slightly alkaline to very acid soils. The Cardinal Climber blooms from early summer until early fall. Place the Cardinal Climber is full sun and in fertile, well drained soil. The deep red flowers have a white/yellow throat and make this plant an eye-catcher. The Cardinal Climber, 'Tpomea x multifida', has fabulous lacy, fern-like foliage and is as interesting as the stunning dainty 2 inch red tubular flowers. Like Morning Glory, the flowers open in the morning and close at night. Planting time for the Cardinal Climber is in the spring after the last average frost date. ... additional information
Grass - Blue Eyed They resemble an ornamental grass until constellations of bluish-purple star shaped flowers appear for several weeks in the spring. Plant them in full sun to light shade. They are somewhat drought tolerant but they like evenly moist soil. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or late summer/early fall. The Blue Eyed Grass is used in flower beds, cottage gardens, meadows, or rock gardens where it's self sowing habit and wandering ways are assets. |
