I think the lavender Phlox will be fine. Why don't you plant it in groups here and there above the wall? In that way, you will still see the wall and if you want to add something different (additional plants) later you can. I'm not sure about yellow being more hardy...I'm basically not a yellow person and pinks and purples always do fine. (Except for the Moonbeam which is a pale yellow.)
I have used Burgundy Glow Ajuga and it is a good one, but I am not familiar with Dixie Chips.
Good luck, thanks for letting me know that I was helpful and please send me pictures!
Susan
Apr 27, 2009 Rating
Advice... by: Dawn
Susan,
You read my mind with the plants to hang over the wall. I was thinking of using creeping phlox (unless you have a better suggestion) for that purpose. I like that it is semi-evergreen. Which leads me into my first question. I read somewhere that yellow and pink flowers are more hardy that blue and white ones, is that true? I ask because I wanted to get lavender phlox and I'm wondering if it will be as hardy as the pink.
Also, I am taking your wonderful advice and getting ajuga as a ground cover. I have done some research and I have found that I like the 'burgundy glow' and the 'dixie chip' the best. Do you know if one is more hardy or maybe easier or faster to grow than the other?
Thank you so much for all the great advice. I am taking plenty of it by planting the lavender, junipers, the yellow 'moonbeam' flowers that you mentioned and some of the other plants (I forget thier names). You have been so helpful!
Thanks,
Dawn
Apr 08, 2009 Rating
Plants For a Slope by: Susan
Hi Dawn,
I am glad I was able to give you some ideas. Yes, if you have more questions, just add them in the Comments section (like you just did) to this string.
One other comment is that you might consider using some plants to drape over your stone wall.
Susan
Apr 08, 2009 Rating
Thanks so much! by: Dawn
Wow! you have given me a lot to think about! I love your ideas. I especially love the plants with purple in them (my favorite color) and the long bloom time. I'm sure I will have questions as I go. I hope it is alright if I come back. Thanks again.
