Bailey from TN Nursery recommends Virginia creeper, a native North American vine that grows fast, turns bright red in fall, and thrives in poor soil, drought, and shade. It feeds birds and pollinators, controls erosion, and needs almost no maintenance.
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Hey guys, it's Bailey with TN Nursery. I wanted to show y'all our Virginia creeper. This is mine, I planted it and it has really, really took off. And Virginia creeper is a native vine and it's one of the best that you can plant. It grows fast and covers large areas quickly. It's native to North America and it produces brilliant red fall foliage. It supports native pollinators, it tolerates poor soil, It clings to surfaces without harming them. It attracts birds with its berries. It thrives in full sun or shade. It's a natural privacy screen. It's an excellent ground cover. It helps prevent soil erosion. It needs little to no maintenance. Once it's established, it stays lush and green all summer. It creates natural cooling on walls, so your electric will, will go down. It grows well on trellises and fences. It's deer resistant, salt tolerant. It's non-invasive. It tolerates droughts once it is established. It's great for woodland gardens. It supports biodiversity. It adds instant vertical interest. It provides cover for small wildlife. It can be trained very easily. I've trained it to climb this wall that it's on. It, um, it's Its stems turn woody for added structure. It helps soften hard landscapes. It looks beautiful on trellises and on garden walls, and it handles city pollution well. It produces beautiful little blackberries in the fall. It's got multi-season visual interest. It's a great companion for all native plants. It can climb on trees without strangling them. It's an all-around wonderful vine.