Vase vine (Clematis viorna) is another safe choice in many regions. Vase vines can grow well from New England down to the Gulf Coast and boasts vibrant purple blooms. Two western native varieties ...

With abundant blooms in a wide range of colors from soft white to dark purple, pink and even yellow, clematis reign supreme ...

like Clematis jackmanii, with its large, star-shaped purple blooms, seen in the image above. When considering how to grow clematis, many gardeners will consider these climbers as low-maintenance ...