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
Lavender-blue
flowers bloom later than oriental types and repeats lightly
throughout summer. More restrained in growth habit than oriental
varieties. Reaches 20-30'. Sun, partial shade. Zone 5.
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.
