Mustang Grape
Vitis mustangensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
432"–864" H × 60"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, LA, MS, OK and 1 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Mustang Grape is a vigorous native vine that can climb 36 to 72 feet high, producing clusters of small grapes in late summer. This deciduous climber needs strong support structures and blooms from spring through late summer. The grapes are edible but quite tart, often used for jelly making by Texas gardeners.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mustang 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 various pollinators including bees and butterflies, while the grapes feed birds and small mammals. The dense foliage provides nesting sites and cover for wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mustang Grape need?
- Mustang Grape grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Mustang Grape bloom?
- Mustang Grape blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Mustang Grape native?
- Mustang Grape (Vitis mustangensis) is native to AL, LA, MS, OK and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Mustang Grape HOA-friendly?
- Mustang 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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