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Common Name/ Scientific Name
Florida Hardiness Range
Flower Season
Flower Color
L
Summer
White
Perennial Evergreen
Commonly found growing up tree trunks. Large, glossy leaves with deep splits and oblong holes. Creamy Jack-in-the-pulpit-like flower. Edible fruit takes over a year to ripen.
Confederate Jasmine 8a-10b Trachelospermum jasminoides
M
Spring
White
Spreading Evergreen
Popular pest-resistant trellis vine with showy, very fragrant flowers and thick, glossy evergreen leaves. Exudes white sap when cut. Also works well as a groundcover for large areas.
Dwarf Confederate Jasmine 8a-10b Trachelospermum asiaticum
M
Spring
Yellow White
Evergreen
Forms dense, tangled mats when used as a groundcover. Small flowers have jasmine-like fragrance. Cannot tolerate extended freezes. Can be aggressive in growth.
Fig, Creeping Ficus pumila
8a-11
M
Spring
Green
Climbing, Evergreen
Aggressively attaches to masonry and walls. Tolerates freezing temperatures for short durations. Very drought tolerant once established. Commonly used in topiaries.
Garlic Vine Cydista aequinoctialis
10b-11
L
Spring Fall
Lavender, Pink
Climbing, Evergreen
Attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers well-drained soil. Takes hard pruning after flowering. Crushed leaves smell like garlic.
Herald’s-Trumpet Beaumontia grandiflora
10a-11
L
Spring
White
Twining, Evergreen
Large heavy vine suitable for arbors, screens or on a strong trellis. Large, fragrant flowers and large, glossy, dark green leaves. Good drainage is necessary for flower production.
Incense Passion Flower Passiflora x ‘incense’
9a-11
L
All Year
Deep Purple
Tendrils, Evergreen
Vigorous fairly pest-free vine suitable for walls, fences or on a trellis. Large showy, fragrant flowers and edible fruit. Prefers well-drained soils. Protect from strong winds.
Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica
INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PLANT. See Plants not recommended for Landscaping (pages 15-17).
Mandevillea Mandevilla spp.
9b-11
M
All Year
Pink
Twining, Evergreen
Long blooming screening vine with trumpet-shaped flowers. Cold sensitive. Requires full sun and well-drained soils for best flowering. Blooms heaviest in summer.
Marine Ivy Cissus antarctica
8a-11
H
Spring
Green
Tendrils, Evergreen
Woody or semi-woody vine to 30 feet long with tuberous roots. Inconspicuous flowers. Vigorous, pest-free vine suitable for arbors. Very drought-tolerant once established.
Queen’s Wreath Petrea volubilis
10a-11
L
Winter Summer
Lavender, Purple
Twining, Evergreen
Popular, woody vine for lattices, arbors and trellises with persistent flowers and rough green leaves. Prefers rich, sandy soil. Used in South Florida as a wisteria substitute.
Purple Passion Flower Passiflora edulis
9b-11
L
All Year
Lavender, White
Tendrils, Evergreen
Fruits are delicious raw or processed. This fruit gives Hawaiian Punch its distinctive taste. Will tolerate cool periods (40-55° F) and slight frosts (28° F) for short periods.
Scarlet Passion Flower Passiflora coccinea
9b-11
L
All Year
Red
Tendrils, Evergreen
Exotic, bright crimson flowers. Frost tender and requires protection from the winds. Prefers rich, well draining soil. Heavily damaged by nematodes. Requires strong support.
Thunbergia Thunbergia spp.
9b-11
L
All Year
Blue, Purple
Twining, Evergreen
Vigorously aggressive vine with a cascading flower that makes this vine an excellent choice for high lattice work or arbors. Also known as Sky Flowers and Clock Vines.
Ceriman Monstera deliciosa
WATERING NEEDS
Ceriman Monstera deliciosa
Watering Needs
10-11
Low
Medium
Salt Tolerance
High
Light Range
LIGHT
Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides
74
Fig, Creeping Ficus pumila
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Partial Sun
Plant Type
Shade
Incense Passion Flower Passiflora x ‘incense’
Comments
GROWTH RATE
Mandevillea Mandevilla spp.
Slow
Medium
Note: soil moisture and light listed in order of plant preference
Fast
Queen’s Wreath Petrea volubilis
Scarlet Passion Flower Passiflora coccinea
75
Thunbergia Thunbergia spp.