Definitely RRd and it's probably been there two or three years, as these are on the downward spiral and there will be fewer leaves and no blooms to speak of next year. Knockouts would be a good rose to fill that space, but you need to scope out the neighborhood and see if your neighbors have KOs that aren't healthy. The worst thing about RRD is there is no cure. And that it can spread with the wind. If you want to replant KOs, read my ebook about air flow and the mites that vector the disease. There are some places that air-flow-wise just aren't appropriate for roses, and there are others that can be designed for roses. I can say this because I've been dealing with RRD in my and other gardens for fifteen years and I STILL grow roses. Ann

I live in Miami, FL, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. What I would be able to tell you, ist that a lot of what you're looking for, you can grow by seeds. The candlestick cassia I have, and it gives seeds. I have some passionvines, only the Edulis has fruit now, but the P. Incense has lots of runners. The Pipe Vine, I got my seeds on Ebay. I have one planted, but the nursery I bought it from, didn't have the name on it. It turns out, it's the Calico Flower one, not good for the pipevine swallowtail. I bought the seeds for Wooly Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa), which is good for the pipevine and the polydamas.

The only Heuchera I have in excess is what I think is Dale's Strain. I get 10-15 new seedlings of that one every year. I have 30 or so of those in pots that are from last year. Variation ranges from green with light silver to green with chocolate veining. I divided a few more desirable ones this year but don't have an excess of those yet. I'm in the Easley/Powdersville area.

Hello Jbrig - Great question. The finish choice may be influenced by your location. Coastal applications usually require the 2605 finish but people throughout the U.S. may request the upgrade if they want to be assured of extended longevity of the finish. Seeing that you are in upstate South Carolina, but not knowing exactly where, the 2605 finish may be a wise choice. You may have already seen this, but for reference, I am providing a link to our clad colors brochure PDF, There is a table on the back page with additional information on coastal weathering and the differences between the two specifications: AAMA 2604 and 2605 Information In addition, here are a few more details about the paint system that I hope will help with your decision: Windsor factory applied heat-cured painted finishes are durable and very colorfast. The Super Durable Polyester TGIC and Fluoroset® resin-based paints block damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun and repel general air pollution. They will not whiten or pit when exposed to dew, fog, rain or acid rain and will retain their color and gloss level for many years, based respectively on meeting AAMA 2604 or 2605 specifications. However, to assure that they retain their original beauty, even these highly durable finishes should be cleaned occasionally. When selecting a cleaning solution, use mild soap solutions and avoid using strong acid or alkali cleaners as they may damage the finish. If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.