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Non invasive vine?

18 years ago

Hello,

moments from buying Trupet vine for my new trellis I discovered how much it spreads and how far underground. Now I'm all confused on which vine to plant. Clematis was suggested but I'm not sure if it will be a control issue or not. I can handle what I can see but I do not want to upset neighbors or cause invasive vines to take over.

I like morning glories alot but again, will they be a problem in time to come? The spot is in full sun...16ft long about 7/8 high.

Maybe I should not grow a vine... :(

Keilamarie

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YardGal
18 years ago
I'm no expert with vines but I have 3 jasmine plants growing in my yard. I have two on my arbor and one in the corner of the yard that is growing on my fence. They are not invasive at all and the scent is heavenly. Mine are evergreen but I am in the deep south. I don't know if they would be in Zone 5 or not. I would advise against any kind of ivy as my hubby and I have spent hours upon hours trying to get rid of it. It is highly invasive. These are the only vines I am familiar with.
keilamarie
Original Author
18 years ago
Hello,

Wow, that is a pretty one, would go beautifully with the flowering dogwood shrubs I'm going to plant. It doesn't look as though it can survive zone 5, or is it that it wouldn't be an evergreen...I could live with that!!

Keilamarie
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