Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 15-20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15-20 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Porcelain vine is a vigorous, woody, deciduous, tendril-climbing vine which is somewhat similar in habit to wild grape vines and will typically grow 15-25'. Features mostly 3-lobed, deep green leaves (to 5" long). |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Showy clusters of rounded-to-oval, pale lilac-blue fruits (1/4" diameter) which mature to brighter and deeper shades of amethyst to porcelain blue. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Flowers on new growth, so this vine may be cut to the ground in late winter (optional) to control growth. Otherwise trim stems as needed to maintain desired shape. |
Flower Color: | Green |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |