Feb-AprCarolina Jessamine
One of the first vines to bloom each year, smothering itself in fragrant bright yellow tubes in late winter and early spring.
Z7-9·moderate water
Mar-NovBougainvillea
Explosive cascades of papery bracts. Covers walls and fences in color.
Z9-11·low water
Mar-AugJasmine
Intensely sweet-scented white stars. The scent of warm southern evenings.
Z7-10·moderate water
Apr-SepCoral Honeysuckle
Non-invasive native honeysuckle with brilliant coral-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds hover at for months.
Z4-9·moderate water
Apr-MayCrossvine
Tubular orange-red trumpets line this vigorous semi-evergreen vine in spring, attracting every hummingbird in the neighborhood.
Z5-9·moderate water
Apr-MayWisteria
Cascading, fragrant racemes that create a dreamy canopy. Needs structure.
Z5-10·moderate water
May-SepClematis
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Z3-10·moderate water
May-SepHenryi Clematis
Large, pure white flowers with dark brown anthers rebloom in fall. Elegant, classic, and undeniably refined.
Z4-8·moderate water
May-AugHoneysuckle
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Z3-10·moderate water
May-OctMandevilla
Glossy vines are covered in showy trumpet flowers from early summer to frost in warm climates.
Z9-11·moderate water
May-SepNelly Moser Clematis
Pale pink petals with a darker pink bar down the center. Prefers some shade to prevent color fading.
Z4-8·moderate water
May-SepThe President Clematis
Big, rich violet-blue flowers with silvery reverse petals rebloom through the season on a vigorous, reliable plant.
Z4-9·moderate water
Jun-JulClimbing Hydrangea
Slow to start but spectacular once established, covering shady walls with flat-topped white lacecap flowers and exfoliating bark.
Z4-8·moderate water
Jun-OctDon Juan Climbing Rose
Deep velvety red climber with classic rose fragrance. Repeats reliably on a strong, vigorous plant.
Z5-10·moderate water
Jun-SepErnest Markham Clematis
Magenta-red flowers with brown anthers that bloom late when others have faded. A solid, underappreciated red clematis.
Z4-9·moderate water
Jun-AugHagley Hybrid Clematis
Soft shell-pink flowers with a hint of mauve that fade beautifully in part shade and bloom reliably all summer.
Z4-9·moderate water
Jun-SepJackmanii Clematis
The classic large-flowered clematis since 1858. Deep violet-purple blooms cover the vine midsummer.
Z4-8·moderate water
Jun-SepNew Dawn Climbing Rose
The world's most popular climbing rose. Soft blush pink, sweetly fragrant, and remarkably vigorous.
Z5-9·moderate water
Jun-SepTrumpet Vine
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Z4-10·low water
Jul-SepPolish Spirit Clematis
Deep violet-purple flowers cover a vigorous plant from midsummer to fall. Prune hard each spring and stand back.
Z4-9·moderate water
Aug-SepSweet Autumn Clematis
Explosive late-summer bloom of thousands of tiny fragrant white flowers. Vigorous to a fault.
Z4-9·moderate water