Introduction
Plant Selection
Hardy, Semi-hardy, Tender
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Shade Tolerant Annuals
Fragrant Annuals
Ornamental Foliage
Climbing Annuals
Hanging Baskets
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Maintenance
Insects Problems
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Introduction
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Plant Dimension Characteristics
Specific Site Conditions
Classification by Bloom Periods
Perennials That Attract Wildlife
Planting
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Care and Maintenance
Introduction
Plant Selection
Planting Bulbs
Purchasing Bulbs
Care & Maintenance
Introduction
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Grasses for Specific Uses
Planting Ornamental Grasses
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 Climbing Annuals
Although most vines are woody or perennial, a few annuals can also be used in situations best filled by plants that reach heights of at least four feet and self-attach. Here are a few that can be successfully grown in Idaho. Most adapt better to warm regions rather than colder, high elevations areas. There are exceptions, such as sweet peas.
| Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Regional Adaptation |
| Black-eyed Susan Vine |
Thunbergia alata |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
| Canary Bird Flower |
Tropaeolum peregrinum |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Cardinal Climber |
Quamoclit sloteri |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Climbing Nasturtium |
Tropaeolum majus |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Moonflower |
Ipomoea alba |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Morning Glory* |
Ipomea purpurea |
N, SW, SC, SE |
| Scarlet Runner Bean |
Phaseolus coccineus |
SW, SC |
| Sweet Pea |
Lathyrus oderatus |
N, SW, SC, SE, HA |
*Ipomea is not invasive like field bindweed,
which is sometimes incorrectly called "Morning Glory."
Key to regional adaptation notes:
N = Northern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Moscow to Sandpoint.
SE = Southeastern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 3 & 4 from Rexburg to Pocatello.
SC = South-central Idaho Magic Valley locations in USDA zones 4 & 5, Burley and Twin Falls.
SW = Southwestern Idaho Treasure Valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Boise area (also Lewiston).
HA = High altitude (>5,000 ft) areas of central, southeastern Idaho and similar locations elsewhere.
For more discussion on vining and climbing annuals, see the web site by Colorado Master Gardener Judy Sedbrook at: http://www.colostate.edu/Dept/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Vines/annual.htm.
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