Gelsemium sempervirens Vines

Common Name: Carolina Jessamine Family: Loganiaceae Light: Full sun or partial shade. Characteristics of plant: Evergreen vine with moderate growth to 20’ tall. Shiny green leaves. Yellow tubular flowers bloom in late winter and early spring. Water needs: Regular supplemental water. Special Features: All parts are poisonous if ingested.

Photo by: Gordon Courtright Polygonum (Fallopia) aubertii

Common Name: Silver Lace Vine Family: Polygonaceae Light: Full sun. Characteristics of plant: Deciduous vine is a vigorous grower to 40’. Heart-shaped, glossy green leaves. Covered with masses of white flow- ers from spring to fall. Water needs: Little to regular supplemental water.

Photo by: Bob Perry V-1 Rosa banksiae Vines

Common Name: Lady Banks’ Rose Family: Rosaceae Light: Full sun. Characteristics of plant: Evergreen climbing vine is a vigorous grower to 20’ tall. Almost thornless, with large clusters of yellow or white flowers which bloom early to late spring. Water needs: Regular water. Special Features: Aphid resistant and almost immune to disease.

Photo by: Bob Perry Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’

Common Name: Cecile Brunner Rose Family: Rosaceae Light: Full sun. Characteristics of plant: Evergreen to deciduous rose can reach 20’ tall. Primary flush of blooms in spring, sporadic blooming for the rest of the season. Smallish blooms are pink and scented. Water needs: Regular water.

Photo by: unknown V-2 Wisteria sinensis Vines

Common Name: Chinese Wisteria Family: Fabaceae Light: Full sun or partial shade. Characteristics of plant: Very vigor- ous deciduous vine can become very large and woody. Leaves are divided into leaflets. Flowers are violet-blue or white, in long clusters, and bloom before leafout. Water needs: Little to moderate supplemental water. Special Features: Will bloom in considerable shade.

Photo by: Gordon Courtright

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