Common name Scientific name Zone Flower Size Exposure Comments
Dutchman's pipeAristolochia durior 4-8Inconspicuous mahogany and cream flowers in late spring30'Sun to partial shadePrimarily grown for foliage: foot-long, heart shaped leaves
Honeysuckle, CoralLonicera sempervirens 5-9Coral to red15 to 25'Sun to partial shadeTrumpet-shaped flowers mid-spring to fall; native
Hops, Common; Japanese hopsHumulus lupulus; H. japonica5-8Grown for foliage20 to 35'Sun to partial shade
Passion flowerPassiflora incarnata 6-10Blue-white 12 to 20'SunNative; dies to the ground in the winter; edible fruit
Wisteria, JapaneseWisteria floribunda 5-8Bluish-purple, white, pink30'SunLonger bloom period than Chinese wisteria; flowers (9 to 20 inches long); has 13 to 19 leaflets
Wisteria, ChineseWisteria sinensis 6-8Blue-violet or white 30 to 50'SunVery fragrant flowers; growth can girdle trees; has 11 leaflets
Wisteria, AmericanWisteria frutescens 7-8Mauve30'SunNative; flowers in spring

Prepared by: Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist

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