Some time ago I was trying to find a vine to cover a fence and also for shade, this are some of the fast-Growing Perennial Vines I've found. This perennial vines are rampant, vigorous plants that quickly cover a structure fairly quickly.
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) Zones 4-9
Throughout this perennial's long bloom time, from mid-June through September, its trumpet-shaped blossoms can perfume your entire garden. Coral honeysuckle will twine around anything in its path, scaling a 10- to 15-foot trellis in a single season, and attract hummingbirds as well.
Sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora) Zones 4-9
A very vigorous clematis, this vine doesn't just grow tall (up to 30 feet in a few months); it also grows wide, ensuring full coverage. Consider its tiny white flowers, which bloom in late summer and early fall, a bonus.
Hops (Humulus lupulus) Zones 4-8
Best known as a key beer ingredient, the hop vine brings good taste to a garden, too. In mid to late summer, its large leaves are joined by chartreuse cones (borne only on female plants) that deliver as much drama as any flower. Plus, this baby can climb 12 inches per day, topping out at around 25 feet.
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) Annual
A night-blooming species of morning glory, this plant features fragrant white flowers that open from sundown to sunup, midsummer to early autumn—you can literally watch them unfurl at dusk. While the vine reaches heights of more than 15 feet, you'll want to sow several to achieve the lush effect above.
Hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab) Annual
Though this bean is considered an edible in parts of Africa and Asia, American gardeners tend to prize it for purely ornamental reasons: With dark leaves, midsummer blossoms, and bean pods come fall, the annual offers three to four months' worth of interest, during which it can shoot up 10 to 15 feet.
Vitis Vinifera Vigorous Climbing Grape
Vitis vinifera, Purpurea, is good vine for colorful fall foliage. This woody deciduous climber has graceful purple leaves which turn red in autumn for a fiery foliage display. Vines bears clusters of tiny, edible blue black grapes.
Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) zones 4 -8
A deciduous perennial vine that rapidly grows to a length of 20 to 40 feet. The small, brownish-purple flowers and 4-inch purple seed pods are often hidden among the dense vegetation, but you’ll enjoy the fragrance whether you can see the flowers or not. Chocolate vines spread very quickly and scramble over anything in their path. They need regular pruning to keep the growth under control. Grow chocolate vine in sun or shade in USDA zones 4 through 8.
Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) zones 4- 9
The vines grow to 25 to 40 feet in length and bear large clusters of orange or red, trumpet-shaped flowers that hummingbirds find irresistible. The vines prefer full sun or partial shade and are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Not so fast development but with a great scent Im growing:
Star Jasmine Wisteria Sinensis and some climbing roses
Can you name others?
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