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Vines for Colorado
Vines are a somewhat under used group of plants
that can add interesting vertical and horizontal accents to any landscape.
They're also useful for covering large areas of fences, hiding unsightly
areas from view, and providing quick cover for new landscapes. Several
vine varieties have  adapted well to Colorado's temperamental climate.
Trumpet honeysuckle is a rapid growing deciduous vine that displays very showy coral pink flowers all season, and their bluish-green leaves provide nice contrast.
Flowering clematis have large flowers, which come in many colors. They are deciduous and grow vigorously when provided with a bit of root protection.
Euonymus is one of the few evergreen vines that do
well in Colorado. It's a good grower, can trail or climb, and comes in
several different varieties and leaf colors.
English ivy is a favorite of traditionalists. It's
evergreen, comes in many varieties, and does well in the shade. It needs
no trellis support.
Silver lace vine is a rapid-growing deciduous vine that displays masses of white flowers summer through fall.
Scarlet runner bean is an annual vine. It puts out bright scarlet flowers all summer and will rapidly cover a trellis. It's available in pink and white varieties.
Hyacinth bean is also an annual vine. Its purplish leaves blend well with its spikes of showy purple or white flowers. It, too, is a rapid grower.
Most vines need some kind of support, whether it be a trellis, fence, or wall. But many vines are equally appealing when allowed to cascade down a slope or trail over a retaining wall. They can lend a different look as a ground cover, and many do quite well in containers.
For more information, see the following Colorado State Extension fact sheet(s).
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