Glory lily, climbing lily
Lily-like flower has very narrow, wavy sepals and petals which are recurved and sit on top of a short leafless stalk. Can be grown in containers on patios if brought inside for the winter. Winter is their dormant period. Plant toxicity reported. ... [... more]
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Boston Ivy
Reddish-bronze new growth turns glossy, dark green in summer and changes to orange-red in fall. This vine bears clusters of blue-black berries. Tolerates city conditions, but is less tolerant of drought, heat, and sun than Virginia Creeper. Has ... [... more]
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Ornamental Perennial Vines
Most perennial vines are woody or semiwoody climbing or trailing plants. Like shrubs, trees, and ground covers, vines can be important to any garden landscape. Each species and variety of vine possesses distinctive characteristics which make it ... [... more]
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Selecting Ornamental Vines
Vines serve many useful landscaping purposes. Where space is limited, vines may be used as dividers or barriers. They can screen unsightly views or provide privacy for the patio or porch. The monotony of a long fence or blank wall may be broken ... [... more]
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American Bittersweet
Summer foliage is green. The fruit consists of reddish-yellow capsules which split open in early fall exposing red berries. Fruit forms on female plants only. Plant both male and female plants to ensure fruit set. Plants grow rapidly, once the ... [... more]
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Virginia Creeper, Woodbine
The compound leaves of this vine are green in summer and turn red in fall. Blue-black, pea-sized berries appear in fall. Attaches itself to brick, stone, or trees by means of adhesive disks and aerial rootlets, which can be damaging to ... [... more]
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Jackman Clematis
Summer foliage is bright green. Large flowers of various colors, sizes, and shapes bloom from spring to fall frost depending on variety. Plant in location where roots are shaded, but the vine is in full sun. While pruning time varies due to ... [... more]
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