How much sun does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis need?

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis bloom?

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis native?

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis (Ampelopsis cordata) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Heart-leaf Ampelopsis as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis attract?

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis draws bees, beetles, and wasps.

Is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis HOA-friendly?

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

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis

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Ampelopsis cordata

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Heart-leaf Ampelopsis as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

120"–360" H × 36"–120" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, wasps

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Heart-leaf ampelopsis is a vigorous native vine that can reach 10-30 feet in height with heart-shaped leaves and small summer flowers. This deciduous climber produces small blue berries in fall and provides excellent coverage for fences, trellises, or arbors. It grows well in partial sun with moderate watering needs.

In an HOA neighborhood

Heart-leaf Ampelopsis 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.

Very vigorous growth can appear uncontrolled
May spread aggressively without regular pruning
Bare stems in winter look stark

Wildlife value

The summer blooms attract bees, beetles, and wasps for pollination. Birds enjoy the small blue berries produced in fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis need?: Heart-leaf Ampelopsis grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis bloom?: Heart-leaf Ampelopsis blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis native?: Heart-leaf Ampelopsis (Ampelopsis cordata) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Heart-leaf Ampelopsis as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Heart-leaf Ampelopsis attract?: Heart-leaf Ampelopsis draws bees, beetles, and wasps.
Is Heart-leaf Ampelopsis HOA-friendly?: Heart-leaf Ampelopsis 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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