There are few more romantic additions to the garden than flowering vines and Crossvine is one of the most spectacular of all. Bright orange-red flowers bloom prolifically in the spring, attracting hummingbirds from near and far to its brilliant display. The narrow leaves emerge bright green and darken to a deep, glossy green in the summer. In the right spot, this vine is reliably evergreen, with leaves that turn a deep maroon and add color to the winter garden. With its unique climbing habit, you don't even need to train it - just plant it along a fence or other structure and watch it thrive!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium soil
Size: 35' - 50' tall
Zone: 5 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds
Photos: Dave Korbonits