[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

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Mrs. Maxine
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msmaxicat at msn.com

I have an "atruim" area, that is 12 feet long,with a growing space that is 2 feet wide, (plus another 3 feet reserved for a walkway), Northern exposure except shielded by a 6 feet high stucco wall. Partial sun. This area is by a huge window off of the master bathroom's jacuzzi (how good does it get).  The window by the jacuzzi starts about 2 1/2 feet off of the ground.  There was a large rubber plant in this area but it was killed off this past winter.  (I'm in East Mesa where it is about 5 degrees cooler than rest of area.)  I'm wanting to plant some colorful plants that will grow 3 to 5 feet tall.  There is a drip system available, and trellis attached to the wall.  I would appreciate ideas on what to plant in there.  Would tropical Birds of Paradise work?  Is there some kind of vine I coud plant for the wall trellis as a back drop to some colorful plants?  I'm from Oregon and have very little clue!!!  Would GREATLY appreciate your ideas.  Bird bath?