Pictures of Vines for Landscaping

Autumn Clematis Vines

"Autumn" clematis is so named because of the time of year in which it blooms.

And as you can see from the autumn clematis picture above, that blooming is a sight to behold! Its full common name is "sweet autumn clematis"—the "sweet" deriving from the sweetness of its flowers' fragrance.

Deadly Climber: Euonymus

There are many types of euonymus, such as Emerald Gaiety, and not all of them are climbing vines.

If you value a tree, don't let a climbing euonymus take hold on it: these vigorous vines will eventually cover so much of the tree's foliage as to impede photosynthesis.

Climbing Hydrangea Vines

There are tree and shrub forms of hydrangea, but here we see a climbing hydrangea vine.

Climbing hydrangea vines are valued as being one of the (relatively) few flowering vines that can tolerate shade.

Grapevine in Flower

Edible climbing vines include, of course, grapevines.

The picture above shows a wild grapevine in bloom. The sweet fragrance exuded by wild grapevines at harvest time to be truly one of the delights of autumn. The golden foliage is a nice addition to your fall landscaping, as well.

Honeysuckle Vines

Not only are honeysuckle vines attractive plants, but they're also very effective at attracting hummingbirds. However, Hall's or Japanese honeysuckle can be invasive.

Jackman Clematis Vines

Jackman clematis vines are among the most popular types of clematis. The picture above of Jackman clematis flowers tells you why.

Purple Morning Glory

Morning glory vines are annuals. But what they lack in longevity, they make up for in beauty.  Morning glories reseed, so, in a sense, they still offer you a "perennial experience," even though they are not technically perennials.

Sweet Pea Vines

Like morning glories, sweet pea vines are annuals—well, sometimes. That is, there are two types: Lathyrus latifolius, a herbaceous perennial, and Lathyrus odoratus, an annual. As you may have guessed from the annual version's specific epithet, odoratus, it sometimes bears fragrant flowers.

One use for these climbers is disguising chain-link fencing. Another idea is to build a lattice screen and let the plants climb up it to create a more ornamental feature. Climbing is accomplished via tendrils. They can grow as high as eight feet.

Trumpet Vines

Like honeysuckle vines, trumpet vines (or "trumpet creeper vines") are hummingbird magnets.

However, trumpet vines are high-maintenance plants. They're very invasive, so they must constantly be kept in check.

Wisteria Vines

Japanese and Chinese wisteria vines are beautiful, no doubt.

But for denizens of North America, we recommend American wisteria vines. Not only are the latter less invasive plants, but they also bloom more quickly.

Boston Ivy

If you're not careful, you could mistake young Boston ivy for poison ivy.

The "leaflets 3" rhyme that helps you remember what ​poison ivy looks like is helpful, but not of much use against Boston ivy, before the leaves of the latter mature. Young Boston ivy can also have "leaflets 3." Once it matures, however, Boston ivy bears simple leaves, as distinct from the compound leaves of poison ivy.

Virginia Creeper Vines

Virginia creeper vines are ubiquitous in the wild in eastern North America.

The photo above shows the autumn foliage of Virginia creeper vines. The autumn foliage of Virginia creeper varies, but it is often red or reddish-orange.

Groundcover

The new foliage of English ivy vines is a light green. Although it does climb, English ivy has often been used, traditionally, as a ​groundcover. English ivy vines are, however, quite invasive.