I need suggestions for Hummer/Bee friendly vines on my arbor. This is on the north side of the house, so sun is just starting to get around there in the afternoon. Soon , it will be full sun most of the day. Most perennial vines don't make it through winter because the soil stays cold/ wet in the shade. It has good drainage, and shallower rooted plants seem to do fine.

@TommyDaCommie,

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Hi Carol, Have you thought about Clematis?

Yep. I have tried them in that spot before. Did well for one season. They are not popular around here, judging by the lack of availability. Gelsemium has done well for a few years, but is dead now after a weak showing this winter.

Then I think I would try some annual vines that grow fast and have pretty flowers.

That's what I'm thinking too. I'll have to do a nursery run in Orange. On Tustin Ave, there are 5 nurseries in a 5 mi. stretch, so I can hit them all if I need to.

Five nurseries? Any car lots? You'll need to get a bigger car to get home.

Yeah, there's a couple of car lots too. I'm saving for the spring garden show the end of this month...lots of Orchids.

How about Trumpet Vine; do they grow in your area?
Scarlet Trumpet Vine (Amphilophium buccinatorium)
I saw a beautiful Royal Trumpet Vine (Amphilophium 'Rivers') when visiting southern California.

Oh Yeah! They grow and grow and grow....