Vines
Ecologically, vines contribute to biodiversity and habitat creation, fostering a balanced ecosystem. Many native vine species, such as California wild grape and trumpet vine, are well-suited to the local environment. They support native wildlife and help to conserve water by requiring less irrigation than traditional landscape plants, while promoting sustainability, resilience, and a deeper connection to the region’s natural heritage.
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Chaparral Clematis
Clematis lasiantha
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American Vetch
Vicia americana
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California Honeysuckle
Lonicera hispidula
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Hedge Bindweed
Calystegia sepium
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Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
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Island Morning Glory
Calystegia macrostegia
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Virgin’s Bower
Clematis ligusticifolia
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Pacific Pea
Lathyrus vestitus
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Blood-Red Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria
Vines Species Table
Scientific Name | Common Name | Family | Sunset Zones | Coastal | Basin | Inland | Height | Spread | Accent | Ground Cover | Water | Leaves | Origin | Flower | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aloe ciliaris | Climbing Aloe | Aloeaceae | 8-9, 12-24 | Y | Y | Y | 8’-12’ | 10' | Y | Low | Evergreen | S. Africa | Red | All | |
Bougainvillea ‘James Walker’ | James Walker’ Bougainvillea | Nyctaginaceae | 12-17, 19-24 | Y | Y | Y | 8’-30’ | 5’-30’ | Y | Y | Low | Evergreen | Brazil | Red, Purple | All |
Calliandra haematocephala | Pink Powder Puff | Fabaceae | 13, 16-24 | Y | Y | Y | 8’-10’ | 8’-10’ | Y | Y | Low | Evergreen | S. America | Red | Winter, Spring |
Calystegia macrostegia | Island Morning Glory | Convolvulaceae | 7-9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | ~1’ | 20’-30’ | Y | Low | Deciduous | California | White/Pink | Winter-Summer | |
Calystegia sepium | Hedge Bindweed | Convolvulaceae | N/A | Y | Y | Y | 7’-13’ | Varied | Y | Low | Deciduous | N. America | White/Pink | Summer | |
Clematis lasiantha | Chapparal Clematis | Convolvulaceae | 7-9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | 12’-18’ | 12’-18’ | Y | Low | Deciduous | California | White | Spring | |
Clematis ligusticifolia | Virgin’s Bower | Convolvulaceae | 1-9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | 1’-30’ | Varied | Y | Low | Deciduous | California | White | Summer | |
Distictis buccinatoria | Blood Red Trumpet Vine | Bignoniaceae | 8, 9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | 30’-50’ | 30’-50’ | Y | Y | Low | Evergreen | Mexico | Red | Spring |
Ficus pumila | Creeping Fig | Poaceae | 24-Aug | Y | Y | Y | 10’-15’ | 3’-6’ | Y | Med | Evergreen | Asia | White | Summer | |
Keckiella cordifolia | Climbing Penstemon | Plantaginaceae | 7-9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | 3’-7’ | 3’-6’ | Y | Low | Deciduous | California | Red | Spring, Summer | |
Lathyrus vestitus | Pacific Pea | Leguminosae | N/A | Y | Y | Y | 3’-8’ | 2’-3’ | Y | Low | Evergreen | California | Pink | Winter, Spring | |
Lonicera hispidula | California Honeysuckle | Caprifoliaceae | 7-9, 14-24 | Y | Y | Y | ~4’ | ~8’ | Y | Low | Deciduous | California | Pink | Spring, Summer | |
Macfadyena unguis-cati | Cat’s Claw Vine | Bignoniaceae | 24-Aug | Y | Y | Y | 20’-25’ | 20’-25’ | Y | Med | Evergreen | S. America | Yellow | Spring | |
Parthenocissus quinquefolia | Virginia Creeper | Vitaceae | 24-Jan | Y | Y | Y | 30’-50’ | 5’-10’ | Y | Low | Evergreen | N. America | White | All | |
Trachelospermum jasminoides | Star Jasmine | Apocynaceae | 24-Aug | Y | Y | Y | 2’-20’ | Varied | Y | Y | Med | Evergreen | Asia | White | All |
Vitis ‘Ornamental Grape’ | Ornamnetal Grape | Vitaceae | 24-Feb | Y | Y | Y | 10’-40’ | Varied | Y | Low | Deciduous | N/A | Cream | Spring |