Nasturtiums are reputed to be drought tolerant, although I have not always
found them so. (They survive but don't necessarily thrive.) They prefer
cooler weather I believe, but they will continue to grow throughout the
summer.
They come in climbing varieties, although the bushy varieties are more
popular nowadays. They also have a relative called canary bird flower with
similar habits.
"Mick709" wrote in message
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Howdy all!

I am making plans for the summer ( arent we all??!?) and would love
some
imput from the list. My front "yard" is 10' wide by 6' deep with the
typical
city sidewalk and then the street. The front of the house gets direct
sunlight
ALL afternoon long in the summer and is not terribly hospitable to many
plants.
I have the area planted heavily in Zinnias (they love the climate) but I;d
like
some vining plants to go up the porch posts. I;ve tried scarlet runner
beans,
hyacinth bean and the previous owner even tried a clamatis but the hot dry
area
isnt the ideal climate for any of them. I would almost plant morning
glories
there just to screen the porch a bit but I am not that nuts! SO- any
suggestions on fast growing, non invasive vining plants that do well in
dry,
rather harsh conditions that could grow on a trellis to form a screen?

Any ideas would be great !
THANKS!!!

MICK