How much sun does Frost Grape need?

Frost Grape grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Frost Grape bloom?

Frost Grape blooms in June and July.

Where is Frost Grape native?

Frost Grape (Vitis vulpina) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 25 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Frost Grape toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Frost Grape as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Frost Grape attract?

Frost Grape draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Frost Grape HOA-friendly?

Frost Grape takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Frost Grape

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Vitis vulpina

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Frost Grape as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

120"–600" H × 120"–300" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 25 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains South Central Plains

Frost grape is a vigorous native climbing vine that can reach impressive sizes, scrambling over fences, arbors, or other support structures. It produces small clusters of dark purple grapes in late summer and displays attractive fall foliage colors.

In an HOA neighborhood

Frost Grape takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Extremely vigorous growth can appear uncontrolled
May overwhelm structures and look unkempt
Requires frequent pruning to maintain neat appearance

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees, beetles, and flies during summer blooming. Birds eagerly consume the small grapes, and the dense foliage provides nesting sites and cover.

Common questions

How much sun does Frost Grape need?: Frost Grape grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Frost Grape bloom?: Frost Grape blooms in June and July.
Where is Frost Grape native?: Frost Grape (Vitis vulpina) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 25 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Frost Grape toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Frost Grape as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Frost Grape attract?: Frost Grape draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Frost Grape HOA-friendly?: Frost Grape takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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