Antigonon leptopus
Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath
This native of Mexico grows fast to cover an arbor, trellis or fence. Blooms profusely with clusters of flowers. 'Baja Red' has bright red flowers. Plant goes dormant with freezing temperatures and dies back to the ground. It regrows when warm temperatures return the following spring. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Bougainvillea varieties
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a workhorse flowering vine or even groundcover, and one of best choices for subtropical landscapes. Many improved selections available in a range of colors. Plants produce a fair amount of litter so locate away from pools. Shrub forms are also available. Locate in a warm microclimate to help avoid frost damage. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Callaeum macroptera
Yellow Orchid Vine
The small flowers of Yellow Orchid Vine cover the plant during the warm season. Provide just about any support for this twining vine for moderately fast coverage of up to 15 feet in one year. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Campsis radicans
Trumpet Vine
Trumpet Creeper is a vigorous climber for large-scale use. Large, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom for a long period. The overall texture of plant is coarse, so it is not the best for close-up viewing. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Regrows quickly following freeze damage. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Cissus trifoliata
Grape Ivy, Arizona Grape Ivy
This rambling evergreen vine drops its leaves following a hard frost. Train along fence or wall for screening. Leaves produce odor when brushed or bruised. Canopy coverage: 1,257 square feet.
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Clematis species
Clematis
Clematis are available in a range of flower colors. The many species and selections produce dramatic flowers, most are large, up to 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Pruning for flower production varies according to plant type: Make note of the recommended practice when you purchase plants. Plants shown are 'Silver Moon (white) and 'The President', (blue). Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Clematis viticella
Italian Clematis
Italian Clematis is typically grown as a vine or less often as a rambling groundcover. It produces large, deep purple flowers with distinct, golden yellow stamens. Add mulch over the root area to keep roots cool and moist. Cut back plants in late winter to early spring for fresh growth in spring. Selection shown in photos is 'Etoile Violette'. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.
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Clytostoma callistegioides
Violet Trumpet Vine
A fast-growing vine that will ramble on and over just about anything. Best feature are the profuse numbers of 3-inch, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom mainly in spring and summer. Leaves are long and lush, producing abundant shade. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 113 square feet.
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Ficus pumila
Creeping Fig
Leaves of Creeping Fig have both juvenile and mature forms; juvenile leaves are small, oval and fine textured, while mature leaves are medium textured and reach up to 4 inches across. Can damage its supports; avoid planting next to wood structures. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina Jessamine
Carolina Jasmine has a twining growth habit. Use as vine or groundcover. Highly fragrant flowers bloom early in the season. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Water requirement is reduced after plant matures. Be aware that all plant parts are poisonous. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Hardenbergia violacea
Lilac Vine
This is a fast-growing, twining vine or groundcover that provides welcome flowers in shades of purple and lilac during winter when little else in in bloom. May require protection from freezing in cold winter regions. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Ipomoea purpurea
Morning Glory
Morning Glory is a temporary vine known for its rapid growth and large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Provide supports for its twining growth. Cultivars are available in a range of colors but the common variety is a purple-blue. Easy to start from seed, either indoors to set out as transplants after frost has passed, or directly in place.
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Jasminum mesnyi
Primrose Jasmine
The sprawling, almost shrublike growth of Primrose Jasmine also works well as a groundcover. Large yellow flowers are fragrant. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Lonicera x heckrottii
Goldflame Honeysuckle
Goldflame Honeysuckle grows as a twisting form that can be semievergreen or deciduous and grown as a vine or small shrub. Flowers are fragrant. 'Goldflame' is an improved selection. Canopy coverage: 177 square feet.
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Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Hall's Honeysuckle
Hall's Honeysuckle can be grown as vine or groundcover. It is an aggressive grower that can become invasive, so be ready to control it. Fragrant flowers emerge as white then mature to yellow-gold. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Lonicera sempervirens
Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle
This twining vine can be evergreen, semievergreen or deciduous, depending on the severity of low temperatures. Striking, trumpet-shaped flowers are an attraction. Berries follow flowers, attracting birds. 'Magnifica' is said to produce larger flowers than the species. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.
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Lonicera x americana
Americana Honeysuckle
This hybrid vine or perennial is cold hardy and adapted to a wide range of exposures. Plants grow tall, scrambling over structures. Flowers are fragrant and come in bright colors. For desert regions, consider 'Pam's Pink'. It is smaller to 6 feet high, accepts full sun and is even more hardy to cold: -20F. Canopy coverage: 491 square feet.
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Macfadyena unguis-cati
Cat's Claw
The growth rate of Cat's Claw begins slow then increases to rapid. Young plants form tracery patterns on walls, then produce dense, top-heavy growth. Be aware that this vine can damage fences and walls. Canopy coverage: 707 square feet.
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Pandorea jasminoides
Bower Vine
For the most flowers, grow this vine in full sun but it will accept some shade. It can grow up to 30 feet high if given a sturdy support. Selections with a range of flower colors are available; check at your nursery. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
This is a strong-growing vine that works equally well as a groundcover or bank cover. Leaves change color with age: bronze when new, medium green when mature then red and gold in fall. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Canopy coverage: 1,963 square feet.
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston Ivy
This is an aggressive-growing vine that does equal service as a groundcover or bank cover. It blankets supports with a dense layer of wide leaves. Extravagant fall color comes in shades of orange to red. Canopy coverage: 1,963 square feet.
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