Antigonon leptopus:
Coral Vine
A rapidly growing perennial vine to 40' long.
Evergreen in frost-free areas, dies back with freezing
temperatures. Mulch well in fall to protect tuberous roots
from cold. Green heart-shaped leaves 4" long. Clusters
of pink flowers bloom late summer or fall, attract
butterflies.
Native to Mexico and Central America.
Drought tolerant, better with supplemental water.
Needs well-drained soil. Full sun for best bloom.
USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Cissus trifoliata:
Grape Ivy
An herbaceous vine with a woody base and
tuberous roots growing to 30' long. Excellent climber.
Thick, rubbery, tri-lobed leaves have disagreeable smell
when crushed. Plant can cause a rash in some people.
Small, greenish, clustered flowers bloom late winter to
summer depending upon location.
Produces small, black, inedible, grape-like fruit.
Not a food source for wildlife.
Native to Arizona through Florida, Georgia, parts of
Midwestern United States and Mexico.
Low water needs. Prefers well-drained soil.
Full sun to part shade. Cold-deciduous perennial.
Will freeze to ground below 25°F but recovers from roots.
USDA hardiness zones 6-11.
Clematis ligusticifolia:
Virgin's Bower
A woody vine that grows to 20' in length. Leaves are dark
green and variable in shape. Separate male and female plants.
Small white flowers bloom in spring. Females have feathery
white plumes in fall. Flowers attract various insects.
Native to Western United States and Canada.
Very drought tolerant but does best near a rainwater wash
or other water source.
Full sun to part shade. Deciduous perennial. USDA hardiness
zones 5-9.
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana':
Hall's Honeysuckle
A strong vine that can reach 30'. Oval dark green
leaves. Fragrant white flowers, aging to light yellow,
bloom late spring to fall. Attracts hummingbirds
when trellised. Black berries appearing in fall attract
birds. In moist conditions, can be rampant, even invasive.
Train on a fence to make pruning easier.
Prune during the summer to contain growth. Useful
for ground cover and for erosion control; handles steep
banks. Prune ground cover severely in winter to avoid leaf
and stem buildup that can be a fire hazard.
Native to Asia. Full sun to part shade.
Evergreen with full winter sun; deciduous otherwise.
USDA hardiness zones 4-11.
Macfadyena unguis-cati:
Cat's Claw Vine
A vigorous vine that grows more than 25' long. Glossy green leaves.
Yellow trumpet flowers 3-4" wide bloom early summer
for short interval, producing slender long bean pods.
Stems root wherever soil is touched. Useful for erosion
control on slopes in low rainfall regions. Withstands light
foot traffic. Border pruning is required.
Three-pronged, clawed tendrils can dislodge shingles and
remove stucco. Cutting propagated. Seed viability is poor;
sow seeds immediately after harvesting.
Native to tropical America.
Full sun; part shade reduces blooms.
Cold deciduous; may stay evergreen on south-facing slopes
or walls. USDA hardiness zones 8b-10.
Merremia dissecta:
Alamo Vine
A morning glory family vine rapidly growing to 10'
long. Green, palmately lobed leaves with scalloped edges.
Large white flowers with burgundy centers bloom mid-spring
through mid-fall. Attracts butterflies.
Native the Americas.
Drought tolerant. Low to moderate water.
Full sun to part shade. Deciduous.
USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Moderate Water Vines
Campsis radicans:
Trumpet Creeper Vine
A fast-growing, woody vine that grows up to 40' long.
Bright green foliage. Yellow-orange to red trumpet-shaped
flowers bloom in summer and produce high nectar volumes.
Attracts hummingbirds. Can be invasive in warm, moist
areas. Last to leaf out in spring. Can be skin irritant to
sensitive individuals. Propagate by cuttings.
Native to Eastern, North-Central and South-Central United States.
Moderate water once established. Needs well-drained soil.
Full sun to part shade. Deciduous. USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Maurandya antirrhiniflora:
Roving Sailor / Snapdragon Vine
A vine growing to 8' long.
Dark green, arrow-shaped leaves. Snapdragon-like, 1"
long flowers, blue to magenta with white throats.
Blooms April to October, attracting butterflies.
Suitable for close-up viewing on a fence or arbor. Often
reseeds.
Native to Southwestern United States and Mexico.
Locate near area where water collects or runs by.
Water every one to three weeks in warm season. Not long-term
drought tolerant. Full sun to part shade.
Perennial deciduous herb. USDA hardiness zones 8b-10.
Rosa banksiae:
Lady Banks Rose
A vigorous vine growing to 20' or more. Stems have few
thorns. Useful as a ground or bank cover, to hid a fence, or
provide erosion control. Large clusters of medium-small
white or yellow flowers bloom in the spring.
Native to Northwest and Central China.
Moderate water. Full sun. Deciduous in cold winters.
USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Regular Water Vines
Lonicera sempervirens:
Trumpet Honeysuckle Vine
A woody, twining, climbing vine that quickly grows
10-15' long. Medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves.
Narrow tubular red flowers, 1-2" long, bloom
summer-long. Attracts hummingbirds. May have aphids
which hummingbirds will consume.
Native to Eastern United States.
Needs regular water and part shade in hot climates.
Deciduous. USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
