Take your garden to new heights with vining plants that add quick color to fence lines.
With their strong lines and solid structure,fencesare just begging to be planted withvinesand other climbing plants.
Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the monotony of fence lines.
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Different styles of fence lend themselves to certain types of climbers.
The following list includesfast-growingclimbing plants for a range of fence styles and design goals.
Many climbing plants can be overly aggressive or invasive.
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The vines featured here are tame enough to growon a fence, but some are more vigorous than others.
Flowers nearly cover the plant in spring, followed by sporadic blooms throughout the season.
Small red berries late in the season attract fruit-feeding birds to the garden.
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Leatherflower
The southeast is home to many native clematis species, close relatives of the showy hybrids.
Named for its thick, fleshy petals, leatherflower is a particularly lovely native clematis.
Also watch for birds feeding on the seeds.
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Although plants bloom best when the foliage receives ample sun, they prefer to have their roots shaded.
Some bloom once per year, while others flower continuously with deadheading.
Climbing roses are not true vines.
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Secure new growth to the fence with ties, then enjoy the fragrant blooms.
Plants are host to fritillary caterpillars, making this vine a popular choice among butterfly gardeners.
The edible fruits have the distinct flavor of Hawaiian Punch fruit juice .
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Crossvine
Crossvine is a vigorous grower, making an excellent selection for covering large, unsightly fences.
Flowers hang in clusters of two to five blooms and provide an early nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.
In mild climates, the glossy green foliage remains evergreen.
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In cooler regions it takes on reddish-purple autumn hues before falling.
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
The large petals provide a landing platform for bees, which are the plant’s primary pollinator.
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This compact vine fits well into even the smallest gardens.
White, star-shaped blooms open late spring to early summer, perfuming the entire garden.
Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.
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Plants are used to create privacy screens in coastal gardens and frost-free areas of the South.
Look for varieties with improved cold tolerance.
The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage provides shelter to wintering birds.
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Carolina jessamine is fast-growing and resistant to deer browsing.
Vines flower spring through fall for months of color and enjoyment.
Plants seed readily in the garden and can become weedy in frost-free areas where seeds survive the winter.
