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VINES
Bignonia \ Crossvine (big-NOH-nee-ah)
B. capreolata \ Crossvine µTexas Nativeµ A semi-evergreen vine that is a fast grower, capable of reaching 40’ heights. In spring, a terrific display of yellow to orange 2” flowers cannot be missed. Excellent for growing on a trellis or fence in sun to part shade. Zone 6. B. capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’ Tubular, tangerine-ruby flowers on a rapidly growing, semi-evergreen vine that flowers in spring and summer. Good for trellis or trained on a fence. Zone 6 B. capreolata var. atrosanguinea \ Red Crossvine Fast growing, self-clinging, semi-evergreen to evergreen vine, growing 30-50’. Trumpet shaped flowers are solid red to reddish burgundy. Handsome foliage and flowers are the principal ornamental features. Zone 6.
Campsis radicans ‘Flava’ \ Trumpet Vine Climbing deciduous vine with showy, rich yellow flowers. Late summer bloomer. Needs fertile soil and full sun. Zone 4.
Campsis radicans ‘Minnesota Red’ \ Trumpet Vine Large, deep-red flowers bloom all summer over lusterous dark green leaves. Any type soil in full sun. Vine reaches 30-40' in length. Zones 4-9. Deciduous in zone 4, semi-evergreen to evergreen in Zone 9.
Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’ \ Trumpet Vine µTexas Nativeµ Deciduous vine with compound leaves bearing profuse, salmon-red flowers. Forms a quick summer screen. Will take full sun. Zone 5.
Clematis Few vines can compare with the sensational blooms in almost all colors of the rainbow. They can be effectively used on arbors or fences. Clematis will be happy in most soils where their blooms get full sun, but their roots stay shaded. Feathery seed pods are grand in arrangements. Zone 4 unless otherwise indicated. C. armandii ‘Snowdrift’ Clusters of white, vanilla-scented flowers, 1˝ -2" wide, bloom in early spring. Performs best in well-drained soil. Grows 20-30’. Prune weak or dead stems after blooming. This variety blooms on growth produced the previous year. C. ‘Candida’ White, 7-9” wide flowers have yellow anthers. Many sepals give the look of double flowers on this 10-15’ plant. Zone 6. C. ‘Ernest Markham’ Rose-red flowers are 4-5” across, displaying color from mid to late summer. Vine grows 10-12’. C. ‘Jackmanii’ Eye-catching blooms from June to frost. Enormous deep purple flowers, 8-9” across. Grows 8-12’ tall. C. ‘Niobe’ Unequaled, 6-8” rich, velvety, ruby red blooms from early summer to fall. Reaches 10-12’ long. C. ‘Ramona’ Vine growing 10-16’ in height. Bright lavender blossoms have shades of deep purple in the center of 6-8” flowers. Blooms late summer, early fall. C. paniculata \ Sweet Autumn Clematis Fragrant, creamy white flowers on this deciduous vine from summer to fall. Ideal for arbor cover or screen. Part sun. Zone 5.
Ficus pumila \ Climbing Fig Vigorous evergreen vine that clings closely to any surface. Small green leaves grow to form a mat. Covers exposed areas. Can be tender, use in protected areas. Also can be used for topiary. Prefers partial shade. Zone 8.
Gelsemium sempervirens \ Carolina Jessamine µTexas Nativeµ Fragrant tubular flowers, 1-1˝” long, blooming in late winter, early spring. The vine is evergreen, shrubby and twining with a moderate growth rate to 20’. Zone 7.
Lonicera \ Honeysuckle (lon-ISS-er-ah)
Grow in full sun or light shade. Most need average summer water once established. Vines are valued for their fragrant tubular flowers and are great hummingbird attractors L. fragrantissima \ Winter Honeysuckle Deciduous or semi-evergreen bushy, spreading shrub. Bears oval, dark green leaves. Fragrant, short tubed creamy white flowers open in winter and early spring. Height 6’, spread 12’. Zones 4-8. L. japonica ‘Halliana’ \ Hall’s Honeysuckle Semi-evergreen 1Ľ-3” leaves. Fast growing vine. Will attach itself to any surface. Fragrant white blooms turn yellow at maturity. Mature height 1-2’. Drought and salt tolerant. Adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. Prune back heavy in spring. Zone 4-9. L. japonica ‘Purpurea’ \ Purple Honeysuckle Fast growing evergreen vine. Underside of leaves and flowers are purple. Good for erosion control. Fragrant flowers. Zone 4. L. sempervirens \ Coral Honeysuckle µTexas Nativeµ Deciduous, with vine-like habit to 15’. Coral flowers. Sun to part shade. Zone 4-9. L. x heckrottii ‘Goldflame’ \ Honeysuckle Spreading deciduous shrub or vine with dark green leaves provide a background for the beautiful yellow and red flowers. Zone 5. L. x ‘Honey Rose’ \ Honeysuckle This deciduous shrub is a rapid-grower, with rose red flowers, reaches heights of 8-10'. Summer bloomer does best in well-drained soil and full sun. Zones 4-10.
Mascagnia macroptera \ Butterfly Vine Good for fences or espaliers. Yellow clusters of orchid-like flowers bloom all spring and summer, resulting in seed pods shaped like butterflies. Very heat tolerant. Full sun to part shade. Fast growth rate to 10-12’ and root hardy to Zone 7b.
Millettia reticulata \ Evergreen Wisteria Woody, semi-hardy twining vine that is a fast grower. Deep wine, pea-shaped flowers bloom profusely from spring to summer. Prefers full sun, moist fertile, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Zones 8-10.
Parthenocissus. P. quinquefolia \ Virginia Creeper µTexas Nativeµ A vigorous growing vine. Clings to surfaces by tendrils. Can grow 40-50’ long. Vivid scarlet color in fall on the palmate leaves. Deciduous. Sun to part shade. Zone 5. P. quinquefolia ‘Engelmannii’ \ Dwarf Ivy Smaller leafed than the species, having same fall color impact of crimson-red. Summer blooms are greenish-white, that produce bluish-black berries in the fall. Deciduous, fast grower, clinging vine, 30-50’. Adaptable, full sun to shade. Salt tolerant. Average moist, well-drained, soil. Zones 3-9. P. tricuspidata ‘Lowii’ \ Dwarf Boston Ivy Vigorous, deciduous vine with smaller leaves than species. Slower or more restrained and not as dense. Metallic blue berries in the fall. Bright green leaves tinged in purple give the effect of red fall color. Zone 5. P. tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ \ Boston Ivy Maple-like leaves are small, dark purple when young. ‘Veitchii’ has a close clinging growth habit and displays scarlet fall color. Sun to part shade. Zone 5.
Passiflora \ Passion Flower P. caerulea ‘Blue Crown’ Semi-woody climber, leaves have 5-9 deep lobes. Vigorous evergreen to 20’ in height. Large, showy, exotic pink and purple flowers that appear in late spring and continue through the summer. Plant in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Zone 7. P. caerulea ‘Constance Elliot’ Showy, exotic vine with pure white flowers that appear in summer. Semi-woody climber, leaves have 5-9 deep lobes. Vigorous ever-green to 20'. Plant in well-drained soil providing full sun to part shade. Zone 7. P. coccinea \ Red Passion Flower Vigorous tendril climber with woody stems and evergreen leaves. Blooms from spring to autumn. Large, very showy flowers are deep scarlet with red, pink and white corona of filaments. Heights can reach 10-12’. Zones 10-11. P. incarnata \ May Pop µTexas Nativeµ Vine that climbs to about 30’ high. Leaves are deeply 3 lobed, 3˝-6” long, with occasionally sparse short hairs on top of the leaf. Flowers are purplish-pink, 1-3” wide, flat and solitary in the leaf axils. Will tolerate dry soil. Plant in full sun or part shade. Blooms all summer. Dies back in winter, rejuvenates in spring. Zone 7.
Polygonum aubertii \ Silver Lace Vine This rapid growing vine has small, creamy-white flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. Glossy, heart-shaped leaves are 1˝-2˝” long with wavy edges. Needs full sun and deep watering on monthly basis. Useful as a fast growing screen. Zone 4.
Rosa \ Rose R. banksiae var. alba plena \ White Lady Banks’ Rose Semi-evergreen climber to 20’. Profuse blooming with white, double 1” flowers. Excellent for fences or banks. Full sun. Zone 6. R. banksiae var. normalis ‘Lutea’ \ Yellow Lady Banks’ Rose Semi-evergreen climber to 20’. Profuse double blooms of canary yellow. Excellent for fences. Full sun. Zone 6.
Trachelospermum (tray kell loe SPUR mum) The asiaticums are considered dwarf jasmines with a groundcover vining habit. Evergreen foliage. Non-flowering. Will grow in alkaline, clay, sand, acidic or loam soils in part shade/part sun. Does best with rich soil and ample moisture. Zone 7 The jasminoides have same cultural traits as asiaticums, but have more of a climbing nature..Evergreen. Flowering. Zone 7. T. asiaticum \ Asian Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine Dark green 1-2” leaves. Mature height is 6-24”. Prune in spring to maintain best appearance. T. asiaticum ‘Bronze Beauty’ Heavily veined in cream and white veins with bronze colored leaves. Possibly hardier than species. T. asiaticum ‘Nana’ Leaves are only 1/4" wide. Mature height is 2". T. asiaticum ‘Variegatum’ Green-yellowish-white, 1-2” leaves turning burgundy in fall.
T. jasminoides ‘Madison’ \ Confederate Jasmine Hardier form of Confederate jasmine that blooms fragrant, showy-white, star-shaped flowers on a 10-15’ vine. T. jasminoides ‘Mandianum’ \ Mandy Jasmine Another hardy form of Confederate Jasmine that blooms fragrant, light creamy yellow, star-shaped flowers. Grows 10-15’ long.
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' \ American Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis \ Chinese Wisteria Showy, slightly fragrant large violet-blue grape-like flower clusters 8-12” long bloom in early spring. Grows 25-30’. Sun. Zone 5. Wisteria sinensis ‘Alba’ \ White Chinese Wisteria Fast-growing woody vine with clusters of white flowers appearing in spring before its leaves. Climbs to 40’. Full sun. Zone 5.
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