by 505 Outside | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Vines
Type: Vines
Exposure: Sun/Shade
Water Use: Medium
Mature Size: Climbing x 10’ wide
This vine, also known as Carolina jasmine and the state flower of South Carolina, has shiny green leaves growing on reddish brown climbing stems. In early spring, it puts out fragrant yellow blooms. Loosen soil around the planting hole and plant during the warmer months so it will root out quickly. It can take sun but performs best when in afternoon shade. Three to four inches of shredded wood chip mulch keeps the moisture in and this plant’s roots cool.
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Vines
Type: Vine
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water Use: Medium
Mature Size: Climbing x 15’ wide
This vine native to riparian areas in the Jemez Mountains is great for covering pergolas and trellis for screening. It is fast growing as long as water is available to keep it moist. Afternoon shade reduces its water use. It does best planted on the north and east sides of a fence. Butterflies flock to the beautiful white fragrant blooms that appear in summer. Once blooms have dropped, the seedheads create a showy appearance known as old man’s beard. Don’t trim this vine until it begins to wake up in early spring so wildlife can enjoy its seeds and protection during the winter.
by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2022 | Edibles, Vines
Type: Edible vine
Exposure: Full sun, part shade
Water Use: Medium
Mature Size: Climbing x 20’
The Canyon Grape serves double duty in the landscape as an ornamental and an edible for us and wildlife. As its name suggests, the Canyon Grape is a Southwest native typically found in wet conditions like shady canyons and along stream beds. Canyon Grape shines in the fall with its brilliant red foliage. Its fruit, although slightly smaller and a little seedier than a typical grape, can be processed into juice and preserves – if you can get to it before wildlife does!
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2021 | Vines
Exposure: Sun/Shade
Water: medium
Height and Spread: H climbing’ X W 15'
Blooming Season: Summer
Description:
Plant the Akebia Quinata, Chocolate Vine, in your garden after the last frost of spring. It thrives in most soils, however, keep in mind that it does grow rapidly. It may serve as an excellent ground cover and has a distinct fragrance which is depicted to be a vanilla or chocolate aroma. Although this plant is native to China, Korea, and Japan it was introduced into the United States in 1845 and has prospered in various areas since then.
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2018 | Vines
Full Sun, Part Shade
Medium Water
Mature Size: Climbing X 15’
Blooming Season: Summer
Flower Color: Red
What’s not to love about a plant named for one of the major food groups? Alas, the common name refers to the brownish red flower color rather than the flavor of its tasty (but not even remotely chocolate) purple-brown fruits. This graceful vine with slender stems and finely divided leaves is semi-evergreen in warm microclimates, and an asset where a light shade canopy or tracery of foliage against a north or east facing wall are needed.
by 505 Outside | Jul 25, 2018 | Vines
Full Sun, Part Shade
Low Water
Mature Size: Climbing X 40’
Blooming Season: Spring
Flower Color: Pale yellow or white
Rarely do you find a plant that is fast growing, evergreen and long-lived. Lady Banks Rose is all those things and it produces a beautiful if brief show of flowers in spring using surprisingly little water. This plant grows large and, unlike most roses, blooms on old wood. It produces the best flower show when pruned sparingly, removing a few of the oldest canes every few years.
