Vitaceae
Vitis monticola
Vitis monticola
Also known as Vitis texana, Vitis aestivalis var. monticola, Vitis foexeana
Native Plants · Native · Vine · Climbing · Grape · Wildlife · Texas · Rare · Outdoor · Perennial
Sweet Mountain Grape is a climbing vine native to Texas that thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. This rare native requires sturdy support structures and benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture. Best suited for naturalized landscapes or wildlife gardens where it can spread freely.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is moist, then allow to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -5°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Tadzhikistan, Texas
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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