Texas Wisteria

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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txwisteria

Bluish-lilac flowers Texas Native: Texas Height: 25-30′ Spread: 3-6′ Light: Part shade/sun Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Lightly prune in late winter High heat tolerance; fragrant; plants can become chlorotic on alkaline soils; not as showy as invasive wisteria; flowers attract several insect species; larval host for Long-Tailed Skipper and Marine Blue [...]

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Evergreen Wisteria

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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evergreenwisteria

Dark purple flowers Height: 15′ Spread: 8′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Summer to fall Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune in winter, if needed Not to be confused with invasive wisteria; loses leaves in cold

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Virginia Creeper

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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vacreeper

Scarlet foliage Texas Native: Blacklands Prairie & Edwards Plateau Spread: up to 40′+ Light: Sun/shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Fall Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune to control growth Vigorous cover; not recommended for wood structures; pest free; many birds compete for the berries; best foliage color and berry production in full sun

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Trumpet Vine

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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trumpetvine

Reddish-orange flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Spread: 6-40′+ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune to control growth Not recommended for wood structures; attracts hummingbirds; aggressive spreader; ‘Madame Galen’ and ‘Georgia’ have larger blooms

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Passion Vine

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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passionvine

Lavender flowers Texas Native: Texas Spread: 6-15′ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Early spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune to direct and control growth; cut back unwanted suckers Tendril vine; perennial; food for several species of butterfly larva; exotic flower; aggressive growth and spreading

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Confederate Jasmine

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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White flowers Height: 20′ Spread: 12-16′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune to control growth especially in shady areas Fragrant bloom; glossy leaves; poisonous if ingested; aggressive in shady areas; do not plant near preserves

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Coral Honeysuckle

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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coralhoneysuckle

Coral flowers Texas Native: Texas Spread: 6-12′ Light: Sun/part shade Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to sumer Drought Tolerance: Low to medium Maintenance: Prune to direct and control growth Coral tubular blooms; attract hummingbirds; berries attract fruit-eating birds; tamer vine suitable for smaller structures

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Fig Vine

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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figvine

Spread: 6-30′+ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune to direct and control growth Vine attaches to wall; very aggressive and must be trimmed; not recommended for wood structures; do not plant near preserves; free of insects and disease; susceptible to hard freezes

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Crossvine

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Shrubs, Vines

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Crossvine

Yellow flowers with brick red throats Texas Native: Texas Spread: 6-30′+ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Prune annually to direct and control growth Tendril vine attaches to wall; very aggressive climber; ‘Tangerine Beauty’ variety has bright coral blooms; attracts hummingbirds

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Coral Vine

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coralvine

White or rose-pink flowers Spread: 6-30′ Light: Sun/part shade Deciduous Seasonal Interest: Early spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Rapidly growing climber that holds on by tendrils; quickly covers adjacent plants and structures; attracts butterflies; dies back each winter

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