Shade loving vines - Knowledgebase Question

Houston, TX
Avatar for matthomas51
Question by matthomas51
October 23, 2005
I built a trellis to block the view from a neighbors window and I am hoping to fill it with a vine to furhter block the view and improve the overall aesthetics.
It is in a full shade location. I currently have confederate jasmine growing on it but the leaves are few and far between. I assume this is because there is not enough sun.
I am in Houston, TX so frost is very rare and the summers can be intense.

-What shade loving vines can be used?
-Obviously flowering or brightly colored leaves would be nice?

Thanks
Matt


Image
Answer from NGA
October 23, 2005
Matt,

Good cover in the shade is difficult. Confederate jasmine is a good choice and perhaps you can do some thing to brighten up the shade a bit such as doing some trimming of trees. English ivy would love the shade but is a bit invasive if not kept in bounds with periodic pruning.

Thanks for the question. Please stop in again soon!

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by Zoia and is called "Snow White, Deep Green"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.