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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Climbers for my yard

I am also looking at adding some aromatic climbers - probably after the "bones" of the garden are in place.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Aroma-for-Your-Garden&id=440565 

Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii) - this is a tall climber (9 ft) with long glossy evergreen leaves that are smothered with fragrant white flowers in late winter.


Group:
Evergreen (incl. Rockery)
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Flower Fragrance:
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested; Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction



 Winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) is a climber and grows to about 7 ft, producing lemon-scented, creamy flowers throughout the winter


Category:
Shrubs
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Deciduous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

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