The Different Type of Vines

The Different Types of Vines

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Lisa Parris

Lisa Parris is a freelance writer covering a variety of topics, particularly health and wellness. Her work has appeared in various publications including the "Journal of Comparative Parasitology" and "The Monterey County Herald." She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Peru State College.

By Lisa Parris, eHow Contributor

Vines can climb almost any surface.

Vines, depending on the variety, can spread over rocks and wind through bushes. They can climb tree trunks and plunge from cliffs. They're available in a wide range of colors, textures and fragrances and can match, complement and contrast with other plants and structures in an outdoor environment. Vines are annual and perennial, evergreen and deciduous. They can grow in gardens or in containers, in sun or shade. Does this Spark an idea?

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Evergreen Vines

* Evergreens bring a bit of life to cold, colorless winter. Wintercreeper is one of the hardiest evergreen vines. In addition to tolerating cold weather, it climbs well and can reach the top of the three-story building. English ivy also keeps its leaves all year but does not grow well in the winter north of USDA hardiness zone 8, the southern United States. In warmer climates, evergreen clematis and creeping fig are good choices for evergreen vines. The clematis has shiny leaves and showy, fragrant flowers, while creeping fig has small leaves and makes a fine textured wall covering.

Colorful Vines

* The foliage of vines can be as splashy and dramatic as their flowers, though leaf color is more of a constant in the garden. For yellow leaves all season long, plant Buttercup English ivy or golden hops. To add a splash of purple to the garden, plant the purpleleafed grape vine or the purple sweet potato. Those who prefer the mixed...