 What is a Vine? A plant is a vine, by
definition, if the stem is too weak to support vertical growth. There are two main types
of vines, climbers and creepers. They both can grow on arbors, trellises or even other
plants. Some are content just growing along the ground or over cliffs. Climbing vines need
a structure that they can climb on, but they don't need any assistance in attaching
themselves to the structure. Creeping vines can be used as a ground cover or as a vertical
element
in the landscape. Creepers need a structure to grow on and they need some training and
ties to attach it to the structure.
Vines and Their Uses
Vines can be a attractive addition to any landscape. Medallion™ Vines
offer many different varieties for different uses in the landscape. Some examples of
some vines and their uses are:
Winter Creeper( Euonymus fortunei): This
is a broadleaf evergreen grown for it's foliage not its flower. This plant is very useful
for erosion control. Clematis (Clematis): There are many
different varieties of Clematis. There are varieties for the full sun and some that can
tolerate light shade. The main point to remember with Clematis is to keep it's head (the
plant) hot and it's feet (the roots) cool.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia):
This is a flowering vine that is not grown for it's flowers, but for it's brilliant fall
foliage. The colours range from a brilliant red to burgundy.
 Wisteria
Vine (Wisteria): There are many different varieties of Wisteria. Medallion™
Vines offer Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) and American (Wisteria macrostachya). Wisteria can be
used as "roofing" on an arbor.
Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera): This is
a flowering vine that does well in sun and shade, depending on the variety. This climber
needs to be trained and even tied in some places to keep it's upright form. Both
butterflies and hummingbirds find the flowers on this plant very desirable.
 Silver Lace Vine (Polygonum aubertii) This
is a very aggressive vine that can twine to heights of 10m. Does best in sunny location
and has fragrant clusters of white flowers. Blooms from the summer to early fall.
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