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LOW-WATER VINES
Vines can add a vertical dimension to our landscapes. Many provide masses of colorful, fragrant flowers and cool, green foliage. Use vines to cover bare walls and fences, screen views, dress up posts and columns, or create welcome shady areas for a ramada or patio. These plants are especially valuable in small gardens because they require little space. Many will cling to a trellis or structure, but others will not. In those cases, extra support or ties may be needed. When allowed to sprawl on the soil surface, some vines become excellent groundcovers.

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Common Name: Queen's Wreath Botanical Name: Antigonon leptopus		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 30°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: twining E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: coarse Flower Color: Bright pink or white clusters. Flower Season: summer to fall Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Mexico Other Features: Good for hot areas. Dies back with cold, regrows in spring. Look for selections with white or red flowers. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Bougainvillea Botanical Name: Bougainvillea spectabilis		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 28°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 20' W Form: sprawling E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Many bright colors Flower Season: year-round in frost free weather Litter: high Thorns: large Allergenic: no
May be sold as B. brasiliensis. Native to: Brazil Other Features: Accepts hot exposures. Shrub forms are available. Selections available in a wide range of flower colors, sizes, and forms. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Grape Ivy Botanical Name: Cissus trifoliata		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun, partial sun, shade Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 10' W Form: twining E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Green (nonshowy) Flower Season: summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Mexico, southwest U.S. Other Features: Allowing it to climb in trees provides an interesting effect. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Lilac Vine Botanical Name: Hardenbergia violacea		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 20°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 15' H X 10' W Form: twining E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Purple clusters Flower Season: winter to spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Australia Other Features: Winter color. Needs well-drained soil. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Primrose Jasmine Botanical Name: Jasminum mesnyi		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 10' H X 6' W Form: sprawling E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: yellow Flower Season: late winter to spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: western China Other Features: Works well as an informal screen. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Cat Claw Vine Botanical Name: Macfadyena unguis-cati		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 15°F Sun: full or reflected sun Water: low Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 25' H X 15' W Form: twining E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Large yellow trumpetlike Flower Season: spring Litter: high Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Central and South America Other Features: Provides fast cover but can damage walls and fences. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Yellow Orchid Vine Botanical Name: Mascagnia macroptera		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 22°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 15' H X 15' W Form: twining E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Yellow clusters Flower Season: late spring to early summer Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Recently reclassified as Callaeum macropterum. Native to: Mexico Other Features: Flowers followed by large chartreuse paperlike pods. Also try M. lilacina for purple flowers. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Yuca Vine Botanical Name: Merremia aurea		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 10' H X 10' W Form: twining E/D: deciduous	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Large, bright yellow Flower Season: summer to fall Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Baja California, southern Baja California Other Features: Summer color. Dies back with winter cold, regrows in spring. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Baja Passion Vine Botanical Name: Passiflora foetida v. longipedunculata		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 10' H X 10' W Form: twining E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: gray-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: White and purple, showy Flower Season: summer Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no Wildlife: butterflies
Native to: Baja California Other Features: Striking flowers. Attracts the Gulf Fritillary butterfly. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Pink Trumpet Vine Botanical Name: Podranea ricasoliana		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: low Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 20' H X 10' W Form: sprawling E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Showy pink clusters Flower Season: late summer to fall Litter: seasonal Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: South Africa Other Features: Lightly fragrant flowers. Can be confused with Pandorea species. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Lady Banks' Rose Botanical Name: Rosa banksiae		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 10°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 20' H X 15' W Form: sprawling E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: medium green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: White or pale yellow clusters Flower Season: spring Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: China Other Features: Requires little maintenance. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Potato Vine Botanical Name: Solanum jasminoides		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 25°F Sun: full sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: moderate Mature Size: 30' H X 10' W Form: twining E/D: semievergreen	Foliage Color: purple-green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: white Flower Season: year-round in frost free weather Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no
Native to: Brazil Other Features: Grow on overhead structure for summer shade. [More information about this plant.]

Common Name: Cape Honeysuckle Botanical Name: Tecomaria capensis		[Plant Info Sheet]
Hardiness: 28°F Sun: full sun, partial sun Water: moderate Growth Rate: fast Mature Size: 6' H X 5' W Form: sprawling E/D: evergreen	Foliage Color: dark green Foliage Texture: medium Flower Color: Vivid orange-red Flower Season: year-round in frost free weather Litter: low Thorns: none Allergenic: no Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds
Native to: Africa, South Africa Other Features: With support can be trained as a vine. Attracts hummingbirds. [More information about this plant.]

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