These pretty perennial vines will come back year after year.
Add color and texture to vertical spaces with these beautiful perennial vines that return every year.
Tryone of these vineson an outdoor arbor or trellis, or drape them along a fence in your yard.
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This fast grower will helpattract hummingbirdsto your yard and bring color to hot, dry spots.
False Hydrangea Vine
This perennial flowering vine earned its common name because it closely resembles climbing hydrangea.
It prefers to grow inpart shade or full shadewith well-drained soil.
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It has unique, pipe-shaped purple flowers in spring, though they’re often hidden underneath the beautiful foliage.
They’ll soon be beautiful butterflies.
It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil, though it tolerates part shade, too.
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Hardy passionflower produces underground runners and may spread aggressively.
It also has a high flammability rating and should not be planted on structures.
Allow the caterpillars to eat the foliageplants quickly recover and grow backand enjoy the butterflies weeks later.
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Clematis
Few perennial flowering vines offer the versatility of climbingclematis.
texensisthey’re native to North America.
Pulling it off a wall can be tricky because the small suction cups will stay attached.
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Honeysuckle Vine
If you want to make your yard ahaven for butterflies, planthoneysuckle.
It’s a strong grower and produces fragrant white flowers in early summer.
Variegated kiwi can grow in full sun or part shade and likes being planted in aloam soilwith good drainage.
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Plant Name:Actinidia kolomikta
Size:Climbs to 15 feet
Gardeners in cold-winter climates can growA.
arguta, a hardy species that bears delicious fruits.
They’ll be much smaller than what you’re used to seeing at the grocery store, though.
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Purple-Leaf Grape
Not all grapesare for eating!
Beautiful purple-leaf grape is a feast for the eyes.
In spring and summer, it has purple-flushed foliage that turns stunning shades of red come fall.
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It offers small clusters of sweet fruits, but theleaves are this plant’s main attraction.
Like all grapes, it’s a fast grower that does best in full sun and well-drained soil.
This easy-care vine grows only six feet tall and produces pink or white unscented flowers throughout the summer.
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It does spread by suckers, so some gardeners have found it a little pesky.
Sweet pea vines grow best in full sun and need soil with good drainage, or they’ll rot.
Wisteria
Wisteria is one of the most loved and hated vines.
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Unfortunately, the often-planted Asian species(Wisteria floribundaandW.
sinensis)are also extremely vigorous growers with underground runners that can overtake a garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most vines should be planted 6-8 feet apart.
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However, in warmer climates, it’s best to plant during the fall.
Yes, many flowering vines will attract bees and other pollinators, as well as birds and beneficial insects.
They are drawn to the nectar, the bright colors, and the strong fragrances.
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