I picked up a pretty dwarf tropical canna for a couple of bucks recently. I don't know if it will be happy where I put it, but I think it has the best chance of getting the most water where the water drains off of the roof and where the soaker hose runs each summer.

My son is in Dallas but I've arranged to have his father pick him up this afternoon so I have the day for working around here. It's going to be hot, but I'll work on the shady side of the house.

SRS