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Wild Fox Grape
Vitis labrusca
The Wild Fox Grape, Vitis labrusca, is a woody vine which can climb over thirty feet tall. It is also called skunk grape. They have large, three-lobed leaves with teeth on the edges. Wild Grape can be found on streambanks, pond edges, roadsides, and in open woods. Wild Fox Grapes bear purplish-black berries and are the source of many cultivated grape varieties. These fruits develop considerable sweetness after the first frost. The fruit is extremely important to wildlife as well as being a most important grape in the development of North American viticulture. Wild Fox Grapes can be used to make juice, jellies, jams, conserves, and preserves. They can be used in pies and pastries too.
Aunt Dee Wisteria
Wisteria macrostachya ‘Aunt Dee’
The Wisteria ‘Aunt Dee’, ‘Wisteria macrostachya ‘Aunt Dee’, produces showy clusters of light purple flowers in the spring. This deciduous, twining, woody vine is noted for long life and exceptional beauty. Aunt Dee needs support, such as a trellis, arbor or fence to grow and climb on. Aunt Dee blooms when very young. It prefer deep, moist, well drained soil in full sun. Prune after flowering. Heads will turn when this plant is in full bloom. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.
Blue Chinese Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Blue Chinese Wisteria, Wisteria sinensis, is a twining, woody vine valued for its pendulous clusters of extremely fragrant violet-blue flowers. Chinese Wisteria is a shade tolerant vine, but it only blooms when grown in partial to full sun. It is perfect for covering patios, arbors or fences. This plant is often grown with multiple trunks but it can be trained to a single trunk as a small tree. Chinese Wisterias are deciduous. It is a fast grower with stems to 25 feet or longer. The vine often climbs trees, and is most striking when seen in full bloom draped from the limbs of a high pine. Leaves consist of 7 to 13 leaflets of large size; after flowering, very attractive, velvety pods are produced, containing seed. It is probably best used for training to grow onto an arbor where flowers can droop and form a fragrant ceiling of color.
Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vine
Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vine
Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’
The Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’, is a vining honeysuckle that is very winter hardy and easy to grow. It has loads of fragrant scarlet-orange, tubular flowers from June to September. Hummingbirds are always visiting this plant in our gardens.Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Vines do best in at least a half day of full sun in consistently moist, organic soil. Be sure to give it a support to climb on right away or soon after it’s planted. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil.
Honeysuckle - Gold Net
Lonicera japonica ‘Aureo-Reticulata’
The Honeysuckle ‘Gold Net’, ‘Lonicera japonica ‘Aureo-Reticulata’, is unlike most Honeysuckle grown today. It is noted for its highly unusual oakleaf-shaped, lime-green and gold veined variegated foliage. The small scented yellow flowers will appear in the spring but they are inconspicuous. This Honeysuckle is quite versatile as it can twine up a wall, fence, or trellis, or mound or sprawl as shrubs and ground cover. In the south, it can be known to be rampant and may be evergreen or semi-evergreen. In the Pacific Northwest, it will be more restrained and can climb more than twelve feet, unlike many other species. It is usually grown as a climbing vine, but it can also be grown as a groundcover creeper, or it can be hung from baskets & containers, or over garden walls.
Honeysuckle - John Clayton
Lonicera sempervirens ‘John Clayton’
The Honeysuckle ‘John Clayton’, ‘Lonicera sempervirens ‘John Clayton’, also known as the John Clayton Honeysuckle vine, produces lovely, fragrant, yellow flowers beginning in early summer and blooming all the way through late fall. The John Clayton attracts the attention of hummingbirds and butterflies. Bright orange to red fruits are produced in late summer and fall, that birds will savor.. Be sure to provide it a support to climb on right away or soon after it’s planted. The John Clayton needs at least a 1/2 day of sun to produce flowers. This Honeysuckle is an excellent choice for new landscapes, patio containers, or bare patches by walls for some vertical coverage
Honeysuckle - Mandarin
Lonicera x ‘Mandarin’ PP#11083
The Honeysuckle ‘Mandarian’, ‘Lonicera x ‘Mandarin’ PP#11083, also known as Mandarin Honeysuckle, produces lovely, fragrant, orange flowers beginning in early summer and blooming all the way through late fall. The Mandarin attracts the attention of hummingbirds and butterflies. New foliage has a copper color that matures to a dark, glossy green. Be sure to provide it a support to climb on right away or soon after it’s planted. This Honeysuckle is an excellent choice for new landscapes, patio containers, or bare patches by walls for some vertical coverage. Also excellent as a hardy flowering vine on a trellis, fence, pergola, arbor or up trees or over large shrubs.
Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston Ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, is also known as Cottage Ivy and Japanese Ivy. This deciduous vine has tendrils which have 5 to 8 branches, each ending in adhesive-like tips; it has the ability to literally cement itself to the wall and therefore needs no support; good on trees, will also crawl along the ground; secretes calcium carbonate which serves as adhesive. This vine can reach a height or spread exceeding 30 feet. The plant tolerates dry soil .The glossy, dark green, three-lobed leaves turn bright red in the fall. The showy leaves are held late into fall or early winter. The plant produces bluish fruits that are not highly ornamental. The blooms of the Boston Ivy are fairly inconspicuous but they attract multitudes of bees. Use in full sun to full shade, salt tolerant, handles most all conditions.
Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea ‘Passion Flower’
The Blue Passion Flower, ‘Passiflora caerulea ‘Passion Flower’, also known as Blue Crown Passion Flower, is an extremely fast growing hardy Passion Flower that produces egg shaped orange fruits. The flowers are ornate, multi-colored, and have a minty scent. The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in teas. This fast growing vine may grow uo to 30 feet in a season. The foliage is smooth and glossy textured. In warm climates the Passion Flower will grow and bloom throughout the year. They are easy to grow in containers, but support may need to be provided. Be sure to water adequately to provide moist soil for best results. This plaant is attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds.
Lemon Lace Vine
Polygonum aubertii ‘Lemon Lace’
The Lemon Lace Vine, ‘Polygonum’, is one of the fastest growing vines. It can climb up to 25′ and has small, creamy white flowers that cluster the golden foliage. The flowers can bloom twice, in late spring and early fall and are very fragrant. ‘Silver Lemon Vine’ should not be planted where it can intermingle with other plants, for it can be extremely invasive. Plant this hardy vine in full sun and in a moist to well drained soil. Growing from 25-35′, ‘Silver Lemon Vine’ is a winner all around.
Variegated Mountain Fleece
Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’
The Fallopia, ‘Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’, is an very colorful clump perennial that is excellent for brightening up a shady corner. The new spring leaves are variegated pink and white. As the leaves mature thay turn a marbled white and green with pink hilights and red stems. To maintain form, this plant should be pruned back extensively every spring. The colorful heart-shaped leaves make this plant a favorite for cut foliage for flower arranging. The Fallopia will reach a mature height of about 4 feet and they will spread and make larger clumps each year, hence, the need for pruning if you want to confine this plant in a smaller area.
Ivy - English
Hedera Helix
The English Ivy, Hedera helix, is a classic, fan-shaped, silver green English Ivy from the Fall Magic collection. English Ivy is a strong growing, trailing variety that’s great for baskets, containers, or as a groundcover. The dense growth and abundant leaves form a thick canopy just above the ground, and prevent sunlight from reaching other plants. It is widely used by homewoners, hirticulturists, landscape contractors and others desiring a fast growing, low maintainence, evergreen cover.
Ivy - Duckfoot
Hedera Helix ‘Duckfoot’
The Duckfoot Vine, Hedera Helix, has small, matt, olive green, rounded, fan shaped leaves that look just like little duck feet. Duckfoots have fast growing short internodes and a good self branching habit.A nicely trailing variety that’s especially good in baskets. Other uses are for groundcover indoors and terrariums.
Ivy - Glacier
Hedera Helix ‘Glacier’
The Glacier Vine, Hedera Helix, also known as English Ivy, is a classic, fan-shaped, silver green English Ivy from the Fall Magic collection. A strong growing, trailing variety that’s great for baskets, containers, or as a groundcover.
Ivy - Gold Star
Hedera Helix ‘Gold Star’
The Gold Star Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a five-lobed, medium sized star shaped/birdfoot leaves with slightly elongated terminal lobes. It has an excellent self-branching habit. Foliage is chartreuse to golden green that darkens to emerald green with age. A terrific variety for baskets, pots and use as a groundcover.
Ivy - Golden Ingot
Hedera Helix ‘Golden Ingot’
The Golden Ingot Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a triangle leaf-shaped Ivy that is dainty, elegant, and compact. This Ivy can fill a pot fairly quickly. The variegated leaves feature an overall lemon yellow tone with gray splotches and an emerald green rim.Named Ivy of the Year for 2003 by the American Ivy Society. It is hardy in cold areas down to minus 20 F. It can be grown in full sun to almost full shade, depending on where you live. It is easy to grow, moderately self-branching and not invasive.
Ivy - Melanie
Hedera Helix ‘Melanie’
The Melanie Ivy, Hedera Helix, has curls galore, and narrow maroon veins. A striking plant that can hold its own or add impact to combos, window boxes, and color bowls. Ivies are hardy, clinging, climbing plants, ideal for growing up walls, over tree stumps or for ground cover. They can be grown in pots, hanging baskets, window boxes and used as houseplants. Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
Ivy - Midas Touch
Hedera Helix ‘Midas Touch’
The Midas Touch Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a heart-shaped, three-lobed Ivy with spectacular gold splashed leaves. Here’s a strong grower for mixed baskets or a container program. The American Ivy Society’s Ivy of the Year for 2002.They can be grown in pots, hanging baskets, window boxes and used as houseplants. Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
Ivy - Mini Ester
Hedera Helix ‘Mini Ester’
The Mini Ester Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a slow growing but very bright colored variety. Its tiny, three-lobed leaves are bright white with gray green centers. A great basket, pot or groundcover treat.>/p>Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
Ivy - Riterkreuz
Hedera Helix ‘Riterkreuz’
The Riterkreuz Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a fairly vigorous Ivy with a trailing, self-branching habit. The small, glossy, dark green leaves have five-to-seven pointed lobes, often with little side branches that resemble a Maltese cross.Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
Ivy - Yellow Ripple
Hedera Helix ‘Yellow Ripple’
The Yellow Ripple Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a slower growing, prostrate variety with zig-zag stems.It has medium large, three- to five- lobed leaves, with each lobe drawn to a long, tapered point. The creamy yellow margins contrast with gray green centers.Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea petiolaris
The Climbing Hydrangea, ‘Hydrangea petiolaris’, will produce beautiful white flowers in late summer and early fall. Climbing Hydrangea is one of the best vines for clinging to brick or stone walls. The yellow fall foliage is another feature of this plant. This plant is slow to establish, but quite vigorous thereafter. The Climbing Hydrangea vine is an extremely versatile vine with year-round interest. The exfoliating, reddish brown bark of mature plants is attractive in winter. It can be particularly effective when grown against building walls where it can easily attach and cling to the surface. Use this plant for climbing on arbors, fences or the trunks of large trees, and over low stone walls. It also can be grown as a ground cover in shady areas or on steep embankments
Five Leaf Akebia
Akebia quinata
The Chocolate Vine, ‘Akebia quinata’, will grow to the size of its support structure, sometimes growing up to 40′ tall. This twining woody vine can also be used as a groundcover and should be planted in full sun. The stems are divided into five, or sometimes fewer, and the small stems meet in a central zone. Akebia has oval shaped foliage that starts purple and mature into a blue-green. Although flowers are unusual, they may appear in late March to early April and are fragrant.The fruits are purple-violet and will ripen in late September into early October. Akebia is deciduous in cool climates and remain evergreen in warmer regions. Because it is a rapid grower, one will need to cut back Akebia throughout the season and to the ground at the end of the summer. Plant this vine in optimal soil texture for best results.
Elegans Porcelain Berry Vine
Ampelopsis brevipendiculata GElegansG
The Porcelain Berry Vine ‘Elegans’, ‘Ampelopsis brevipendiculata ‘Elegans’, is an elegant vine and is densely covered in small leaves delicately splashed with pink and white. In the autumn, the foliage turns light yellow. The colorful pea-sized berries in the fall change from lavender to turquoise to metallic blue, and finally to black. A very pretty accent plant.
Dutchmans Pipe
Aristolochia durior
Dutchman’s Pipe, Aristolochia durior, is primarily grown for foliage. Dutchman’s Pipe is an extremely vigorous vine that is often grown because its large, heart-shaped leaves make an excellent screen. It is used for covering buildings and as a screen for porches. The flowers are shaped like a Meerschaum pipe but are not highly ornamental. The plant adapts to a wide range of growing conditions. It is native to the Eastern U.S. and grows best in full sun or partial shade. This deciduous, perennial plant should be trained on a trellis or arbor to encourage upright growth. The small flowers are a favorite food for pipe vine swallowtail butterfly larvae and will attract birds.
Trumpet Creeper
Campsis radicans
The Trumpet Creeper, Campsis radicans, is a rapid growing, clinging vine that produces orange trumpet shaped flowers in the summer months that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also known as the Trumpet Vine and is a tough vine for hot and dry sites. The invasive nature of this plant makes it hard to get rid of but also very hardy. The abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped orange flowers cover this deciduous vine for an extra long bloom season. Trumpet Creepers are often grown with multiple trunks. This plant flowers best in a full sun location. The rapid growth makes it an excellent plant for covering fences or arbors.
Yellow Trumpet Creeper
Campsis radicans ‘Flava’
The Yellow Trumpet Creeper, Campsis radicans ‘Flava’, is a rapid growing, clinging vine produces yellow trumpet shaped flowers in the summer months that attract hummingbirds. Trumpet Creepers flower best in a full sun location and it is a tough vine for hot and dry sites. The invasive nature of this plant makes it hard to get rid of but also very hardy. The abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped yellow flowers cover this deciduous vine for an extra long bloom season. The rapid growth makes training easy and therefore it is excellent for covering fences or arbors. The ‘Flava’ cultivar is considered by many to be the superior of the species.
Trumpet Creeper - Indian Summer
Trumpet Creeper - Indian Summer
Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Kudian’ PP#13189
The Trumpet Creeper ‘Indian Summer’, ‘Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Kudian’ PP#13189′, is a cross between the c. radicans and grandiflora species resulting in a superior orange-red trumpet bloom with red stripes. Indian Summer is a more subdued grower than other Trumpet Creepers. Indian Summer would look wonderful in a patio pot. The unique colored blooms appear in late summer. This plant thrives in full sun and will attract Hummingbirds. Indian Summer will flower the first year. Propagation prohibited without a license.
Trumpet Creeper - Madame Galen
Trumpet Creeper - Madame Galen
Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’
The Trumpet Creeper ‘Madame Galen’, ‘Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’, produces showy racemes of salmon-red colored tubular flowers that will impress all summer long. Madem Galen is a vigorous grower, it can grow up to 40 feet! Bloom time is late summer to early fall. This deciduous vine fhas an extra long bloom season. It is excellent for covering fences or arbors.This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.