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The Most Popular Climbing Vines

Among plants cataloged as vines, these are the genera Sow gardeners save most. Check mature size, support needs, and local invasiveness guidance before planting.

Ranked by gardener savesOne representative per genus
  1. Honeysuckle

    Honeysuckle

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 19 varieties. Tubular, often fragrant flowers turn fences into nectar-rich habitat.

  2. Passion Flower

    Passion Flower

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 14 varieties. Intricate flowers look almost engineered, followed by fruit on many species.

  3. Clematis

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 226 varieties. A remarkable range of flower forms brings vertical color without a heavy footprint.

  4. Wisteria

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 11 varieties. Pendant, fragrant flower clusters create a remarkable canopy on a very strong support.

  5. Virginia Creeper

    Virginia Creeper

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 4 varieties. Self-clinging foliage covers broad surfaces and finishes with brilliant fall color.

  6. Trumpet Vine

    Trumpet Vine

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 4 varieties. Trumpet-shaped summer flowers turn a sturdy support into a hummingbird destination.

  7. Rose

    Rose

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 292 varieties. No other shrub matches roses for range of habit, fragrance, color, and repeat bloom.

  8. Ivy

    Ivy

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 37 varieties. Evergreen leaves cover walls and ground rapidly, where its vigorous spread can be contained.

  9. Bean

    Bean

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 4 varieties. Climbing beans turn vertical space into edible pods while enriching garden variety.

  10. Knotweed

    Knotweed

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 4 varieties. Fast twining growth can cover large structures quickly, where spread is carefully managed.

  11. Star Jasmine

    Star Jasmine

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 5 varieties. Glossy evergreen leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers refine a warm wall.

  12. Grape Ivy

    Grape Ivy

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 1 variety. Glossy divided leaves quickly clothe a trellis with a grapevine-like texture.

  13. Morning Glory

    Morning Glory

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 13 varieties. Heart-shaped leaves and trumpet flowers rapidly dress a sunny vertical surface.

  14. Bittersweet

    Bittersweet

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 4 varieties. Twining stems and colorful fruit make a strong seasonal screen, where spread is managed.

  15. Groundnut

    Groundnut

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 1 variety. This North American native vine pairs fragrant pea-like flowers with edible underground tubers.

  16. Asparagus

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 19 varieties. One established crown can produce spring spears for many years.

  17. Grape

    Grape

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 7 varieties. Grapevines combine generous shade, sculptural trunks, fall color, and edible clusters.

  18. Akebia

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 1 variety. Fine leaflets and unusual chocolate-scented flowers soften screens and pergolas.

  19. Hydrangea

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 106 varieties. Generous flower heads and long-lasting structure carry a border from summer onward.

  20. Jessamine

    Jessamine

    Ranked by its most-saved matching variety; the full catalog includes 2 varieties. Its representative is notable for being North American native and dry-spell tolerant.

About this list

How was this the most popular climbing vines list ranked?

A plant must first match the catalog filters named in the title. Each genus is represented and ranked by its most-saved matching variety, so genera with many cultivars do not receive an automatic advantage.

How do vines climb — do they need support?

It depends how they grip: twiners (clematis, honeysuckle) need something thin to wrap; tendril climbers (passionflower) need wire or trellis; clingers (climbing hydrangea, ivy) attach to masonry on their own — great on stone, risky on wood or siding.

Which vines are aggressive?

Wisteria, trumpet vine, and some honeysuckles can overwhelm structures and neighbors if unmanaged. Give them a sturdy support and a yearly prune, or choose a better-behaved clematis for smaller spaces.

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