Beautiful Climbing Vines for Your Garden

(Bougainvillea sp.)

This plant produces vibrant fuchsia blooms and can be trained into a climbing vine, tree, or shrub.

Find it in the Southern Living Plant Collection.

(Gelsemium sempervirens)

The state flower of South Carolina, this pretty vine is easy enough to add to your landscape design and can be trained on trellises and arches as well as columns and posts.

Learn more about jessamine.

(Clematis sp.)

This fast-growing vine produces a wide array of showy flower forms in many colors and shapes.

Find it in the Southern Living Plant Collection.

(Hydrangea petiolaris​)

This hydrangea species can climb to 60 feet or more and produces pretty white blooms and heart-shaped leaves.  

Learn more about hydrangeas.

(Ficus pumila)

This quick climber requires shearing to keep it looking tidy when it’s attached to walls and fences.

Learn more about creeping fig.

(Lonicera sp.)

The fragrant flowers of honeysuckle vines give off a sweet perfume. They’re rapidly growing vines that need some attention to keep in check.

Learn more about honeysuckle.

(Hedera sp.)

This vine, which can spread horizontally as well as vertically, is a popular choice for covering walls and adding a touch of stately design to historic homes.

Learn more about English ivy.

(Ipomoea sp.)

Related species that make pretty vines to plant include moonflower (Ipomoea alba) and sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas). Morning glory (Ipomoea nil) produces big, showy flowers.

Learn more about morning glory.

(Trachelospermum jasminoides)

This vine is widespread throughout the South and produces small, deeply fragrant flowers also loved by bees.

Learn more about star jasmine.

(Wisteria sp.)

The telltale woody stems and abundant, fragrant, drooping purple blooms are hallmarks of wisteria.

Find it in the Southern Living Plant Collection.