Muscadine Grape

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Vitis rotundifolia

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

600"–1080" H × 12"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 13 more states

Pollinators

moths

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Muscadine grape is a vigorous native vine that can reach 50-90 feet in length, producing clusters of edible purple or bronze grapes in late summer. This deciduous climber blooms with small greenish flowers in spring and requires sturdy support structures like arbors, fences, or pergolas.

In an HOA neighborhood

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

Works well in: backyard only.

Requires support structure
Can appear messy

Wildlife value

The flowers attract moths and other pollinators in spring, while the nutritious grapes feed birds, mammals, and other wildlife in fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Muscadine Grape need?: Muscadine Grape grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Muscadine Grape bloom?: Muscadine Grape blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Muscadine Grape native?: Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 13 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Muscadine Grape toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Muscadine Grape as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Muscadine Grape attract?: Muscadine Grape draws moths.
Is Muscadine Grape HOA-friendly?: Muscadine 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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Common questions

How much sun does Muscadine Grape need?

Muscadine Grape grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Muscadine Grape bloom?

Muscadine Grape blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Muscadine Grape native?

Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 13 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Muscadine Grape toxic to livestock?

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

What pollinators does Muscadine Grape attract?

Muscadine Grape draws moths.

Is Muscadine Grape HOA-friendly?

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

Common plant problems, and what to check first

See all plant problem guides