Vines and Climbers: "Scarlet" and "Alba" Coral vine.., 1 by JeanneTX

JeanneTX wrote:
Ahh..shucks Jim..thanks...Woodspirit...I think that Coral Vine would do well there...here is a link for you to check out..
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week184.shtml
"Antigonon leptopus, or Coral Vine, is a native of Mexico. It is a fast growing, evergreen vine, climbing with tendrils that will reach 40 feet (13 meters). Leaves are dark green heart-shaped to arrowhead-shaped to 5 inches (12 cm) long. It produces edible tubers. The plants are hardy in USDA zones 8-12. If grown in zone 7 there will be top die back and the roots must be heavily mulched."
I don't know how to do a quote on here so the upper paragraph with the " " is a quote..LOL

Thanks Shirl!!...Just so yall know..this is what Jim was talking about..I did Lasagna Beds all in the back in the fall of '2004