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Garden Gate:  Need 'something' for the hot, full-sun house side  |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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 Posted - May 20 2009 : 08:32:34 AM
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On the south-southwest side of the house, we want to put in some flowers. Let me tell you, it does get hot on that side due to the full sun most of the day.
I checked on the net and found hostas, hibiscus, annuals, crocus and wildflowers. I would really like perrenials instead of annuals but if annual is the only thing, I'll deal with it.
The house is now white but is in the process of being repainted an adobe color but right now, the white reflects the heat like you wouldn't believe.
Eventually, we want to put up an awning on that side to help cool the house but that won't be for a while yet.
Any ideas or help? I'm on dial-up now otherwise I'd post pics but hope I explained it enough.
Winona 
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 09:05:52 AM
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Well, it's gonna depend on what zone you're in, Winona....hot out there is different than hot in Kentucky :)
What kindof soil do you have? My hot side of the house is full of roses, both tea and damask, highway tigerlilys, lambs ear, siberian iris, hollyhocks and some purple thing I can't remember what it's called.
If you look up online "flowers for full sun, zone _____" you'll probably find a wealth of info.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 09:54:07 AM
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Winona - Jonni's tigerlilies, or really most daylilies, are good in sun and also very drought tolerant(mine have been through the worst drought in 100 years(1999)here and lived. If it gets dry, you might want to look for drought tolerance, too. Wildflowers that fill your requirements might be a great choice. They would be perennials and good in your zone. I bet you have lots of beautiful native flowering plants where you are.
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
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Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 10:10:23 AM
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We had some really sunny spots in GP, where we planted hens and chicks.
Trish
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 1:03:11 PM
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Here in the urban prairie, we use lots of ornamental grasses (I especially like Prairie dropseed, which is native here), as well as native beebalm, liatris, coneflower, black-eyed susan for sunny areas. Sedum ('Autumn Joy' and many others) do well in hot dry areas. Hollyhocks (a biennial -- grows leaves one, blooms the second/ reseeds) are lovely, as well as phlox, roses, lavender, catmint. . . .
I like the idea of researching the native plants in your area.
Oh, and no hosta in hot, sunny areas; a few of the newer ones do like 1/2 day sun for great coloration, but most like shade and a nicely moist soil.
Hope that helps a bit!
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 20 2009 : 7:52:24 PM
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Thanks folks!! Since we just moved here, I'm not totally sure of the soil just yet. Our house is built on a foundation but underneath it seems to always be moist. Now whether that's from our watering the lawn or naturally, I don't know but the flower bed strip is smack dab on the outer side of the foundation. Hubby had to really water it to pull the weeds and their roots out (looked like big white carrots that extended down into the ground).
I had looked at roses but locally, it seems, the good ones have been sold already. Didn't know that about Hostas. I noticed today with the days getting longer that that side of the house was a bit shaded in the later part of the day.
I loff lillies and have some hen and chicks in my container planters...
Okay!....I've some ideas now!! Thanks bunches!
Winona ;-)
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 1:48:23 PM
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I'm in Chilliwack BC and on the full sun side of my house I have clematis ,shasta daisies ,brown eyed susans, sedum ( different sizes) grasses (different varieties for colour), sweet joe pye, climbing hydrangea, roses, bee balm, holly hocks, then I add nasturtiums and other annuals for more colour. Do not plant Hostas as they are shade plants so will die. Our house is white as well so gets very hot. I also hand water this side of the house twice a day without fail when it is a hot and sunny. Good luck and happy planting.
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 8:57:27 PM
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How strange about the Hostas...I read on the 'net that they would be good in sun. Of course, if you read it on the net, it "must" be true...hehehe...
We found out WHY the soil under the house is always damp, we had a tiny leak in the hot water heater pipe. Just a small drip but enough, over time, to dampen a lot of soil! So hubs fixed that today, with lots of cussing going on!!
I saw some gorgeous clematis today but was in a hurry but will go back tomorrow to root around and see what else I can find.
Winona :-)
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
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Posted - May 22 2009 : 07:35:27 AM
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Thanks for asking this question Winona, I have wondered what to plant on my south side of the house too! I have no trees to shade me, it just sits out in the sun. Lillies I can do, hollyhocks I can try too. I don't have much of a green thumb. It I plant it and it survies, Hey! That's great! lol
Good thing you found the leak when you did, that can be no fun
Elise
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
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Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
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Posted - May 29 2009 : 09:05:41 AM
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Hostas do just fine in the sun - even here in the south. They are shade tolerant which is why so many people plant them in the shade.
What about a butterfly bush thrown in with your perennials?
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - May 29 2009 : 6:21:28 PM
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Yucca will grow just fine in the blazing hot sun. I used to have it at my old house up against the brick wall on the southwest side of my house along with roses. A word of caution, yucca has deep roots and will grow down to China! It is very difficult to take out if you change your mind in a few years! The leaves can be razor sharp too, so you don't want little ones by it!
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 03:05:03 AM
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Hey, Winona! All I have to say is Vinca Periwinkle. It is an annual, but we haven't even replanted the past couple of years because it reseeded itself. It thrives in very hot, very sunny places, it comes in a variety of colors, the plants grow thick and lush and green with lots of colorful blooms, and it doesn't like too much water, in fact, it will wilt if you pester it with a drink too much.
This is really the only plant that I have any ongoing experience with! So glad that I could recommend it. Ha!
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 07:11:56 AM
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Russian sage likes the sun. Mine did great.
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 07:34:00 AM
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Again, thanks for the ideas! We are just about 'plant-ed' out...hehehe... Today I'm transplanting my mint to somewhere around the house, don't even know where yet. Also, my hen and chicks have grown like there is no tomorrow so must get them in. Now that the housepainting is done and the window shutters are back up, it's on to the flower beds.
Winona :-)
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 03:33:00 AM
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Bee balm likes full sun and attracts the insects.
Look up 4'o clocks too. You can plant these by seed and they will appear next spring. They re-seed themselves...unlss you have a flock of hungry chickens! |
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