It also benefits pollinators and has distinctive, feathery seed heads that add seasonal interest in winter.
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These climbers use aerial roots to scale solid surfaces, and they dont damage masonry like English ivy might.
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Theyre also relatively clean plants and they produce beautiful, white flowers in spring and summer.
Pollinators, like honeybees, love them too."
Crossvine
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At first glance, its easy to confuse crossvine withinvasivetrumpet vines.
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Grapevines climb great up chain-link fences or latticework, Brinkman says.
Not only this, but they grow quickly and fruit best in full sun.
Theyre fast-growing, fragrant, and easy to maintain, he says.
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And their extended bloom time and adaptability to various soil types makes them excellent for wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Not only this, but they’re popular with pollinators likehummingbirdsand butterflies.
American Wisteria
Most gardeners are familiar with Chinese and Japanese wisteria plants, whichgrow invasivelyin many areas.
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Brinkman recommends American wisteria, and notes that these vines have a twining growth habit.
Twining vines twist their shoots up structures and theyre great for chain link fences or latticework, says Brinkman.
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