Groundcovers & Vines

Mandevilla plants are vines known for their beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers set against green foliage. They can only grow outdoors in areas where temperatures do not drop below 45 or 50 degrees...

A hybrid honeysuckle vine, Lonicera x brownii "Dropmore Scarlet" is a vigorously growing vine that is not too tall in its maturity, reaching heights of eight to 12 feet, making it a manageable...

Flowering vines are colorful plants that grow as bushes or shrubs and are used to beautify a landscape. Perhaps you have a flowering vine on your own property that you want to identify so that you...

Most of us gardeners have a shady bald sport or two where everything refuses to grow... that fact sees guaranteed in every yard or garden! Here are some ground covers that might defy tradition and...

Two different plants bear the common name of baby's tears. Likely, more exist. However, Hypoestes phyllostachya and Soleirolia soleirolii couldn't look more different, though they possess some of...

Thunbergia plants are native to Africa but can grow in the U.S. Hardiness Zone 7, from Virginia south to Georgia and west through Arkansas and Texas. They are perennial vines but can bloom...

If someone asks you if you can grow an old man's beard, run and find a sunny spot in the garden, for this is the nickname of one of the most popular plants known to gardeners: clematis. One of the...

Passion flowers are a climbing vine. Most species of the passion flowers are tropical with dramatic, long-blooming flowers. Passion flowers are highly fragrant and use tendrils to cling to...

While many garden weeds may annoy you by growing all over spots where you want other plants to grow, some are less obnoxious and may actually be useful or pretty. Four of the ones that you‘ll find...

The honeysuckles (Lonicera species) are a large group of vines and shrubs with striking trumpet-shaped, sometimes fragrant, flowers and berry-like fruits. They are widely used in gardens around...

Purple honeysuckle is a fast growing vine that is often planted to provide privacy in urban areas. All honeysuckle varieties produce large quantities of fragrant flowers. As the plant matures and...

Dropmore honeysuckle is a vigorous vine that quickly fills out a fence or trellis, providing privacy and fragrant blossoms. Its vigorous new growth eventually shades out the lower branches,...

Passion flowers, passion vines, maypops, and granadilla are all names for the exotic passion flower. Most passion flowers are vines, although you can find hybrids that take shrub, and very rarely,...

Vinca minor is a good perennial plant for shady areas. The purple flowers add a splash of color to this short ground cover that will stay green throughout the whole year.

If you are a night person then you'll like fragrant moon flowers. Their large white flowers only appear after sunset and close at sunrise. A tender perennial vine that is grown as an annual in...

In nature, the honeysuckle is a climbing shrub or twisting vine that wraps itself around nearby trees for support. It grows well in a wide range of climatic conditions and brings forth clusters of...

There are many species of plants in the world; the Gloriosa plant is part of the mix. Whether you grow it in a private greenhouse or out in the fields where the sunshine can see it, the plant has...

Valued for its fragrant, white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves, Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda) is a tender, perennial vine that thrives outdoors in mild climates. In less hospitable...

Verbenas are vigorous ground-covering plants that produce bright-colored blooms in mid-summer. The plants grow to only 8 to 12 inches tall but can spread to over 2 feet wide. These are perennial...

Despite the sound of its name, Humulus lupulus has nothing to do with wolves, ghostly beings or forest soil. It is the Latin name for "hops," a necessary ingredient in modern beers. First...

Morning Glory seeds produce a variety of Morning Glory flowers. Most types of Morning Glory seeds will produce flowers that open only in the morning, but there are some exceptions to the rule. The...

Ground covers in the landscape can be in the form of spreading plants that form a carpet, or materials that create an artistic effect to cover bare soil. Here are some suggestions on how to use...

Magical, mystical moonflowers never fail to delight. These fragrant flowers open up at night, and provide a beautiful backdrop for a garden during the day. Moonflowers are actually vining plants...

Ipomoea alba, otherwise known as Moonflower, is a lovely vine with flowers that bloom in the evening--hence the name. It usually grows about 15 feet tall. This vine has attractive blue-green...

Lily-of-the-valley is a beloved garden plant that blooms in the spring. People love it for its delicate bell-shaped flowers and its sweet scent. The Latin name of this plant is Convallaria...

The moss rose is an excellent choice for the gardener who lives in a dry and sunny climate and loves roses, yet whose soil is inferior and sandy. Its tender blossom resembles a rose, while the...

There is a right way and a wrong way to prune a honeysuckle vine. The last thing you want to do is ruin the vine so that it does not flower or dies. The purpose of this article is to teach the...

Saving seed from your clematis plant is not hard, unless you can't bring yourself to remove the beautiful seed heads from the plant. The seeds of the clematis develope from the flowers into a...

Ivy geraniums are among the most beautiful flowers to grow from a planter because they grow far above and beyond their containers. Their vine-like growth patterns are what makes them all the more...

Moonflowers. Heart-shaped dark green leaves on long trailing vines with pure white flowers that exude a gorgeous fragrance. Also known as Calonyction aculeatum), they are a favorite of many...

Proper maintenance of your climbing plants is essential to ensure their continued attractiveness and vigor. When the plant is young, it must be pruned to build a strong framework for the plant and...

Blue Sky Vine is a spectacular, showy vine with a primarily decorative purpose. Most people who see this beautiful vine fall in love with it instantly. Impress your friends, family and neighbors...

The Silver Lace Vine is well-loved and as graceful as its elegant name. Many enjoy the beautiful, wispy plant in their gardens, climbing on the walls of their homes or decorating their backyards....

Clematis vines are valued for their showy flowers, vigor and adaptability to a wide range of climates. Clematis vines will happily adorn a garden fence, scramble through shrubbery or festoon a...