Wet spots in a garden can be frustrating because many commonly recommended landscape plants do not survive extended periods of saturated soil. Although no vine will grow in waterlogged soil, there are some that will tolerate damper conditions than others. Certain varieties of water loving vines can handle high soil moisture levels for months on end and can flourish in areas where there is above average precipitation for much of the year. Some of the vines for wet conditions are native plants which frequently helps the plants have more disease resistance, be more insect resistant and salt tolerant.

For example, Vine-wicky is native to the United States, and naturally occurrs throughout much of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. This flowering vine is attractive climbing Pond Cypress, Bald Cypress, Atlantic Whitecedar and Sabal Palmetto. Since it is tolerant of hotter and wetter climates, it also does well throughout much of the Southeast portion of the United States. Planting natives in areas farther than their natural distribution can be done nicely if the home gardener can match the natural conditions the plant evolved to. In this case, providing additional water would allow this flowering vine to flourish.

Uses for these vines vary by variety, but in particular, areas that receive a mix of shade or sun and abundant moisture are best. Vines such as Wood Vamp can be grown on trellises and pergolas, around patios and decks, under trees, and directly on walls and even on other plants nearby.

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