How much sun does Seasonvine need?

Seasonvine grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Seasonvine bloom?

Seasonvine blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Seasonvine native?

Seasonvine (Cissus verticillata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Seasonvine attract?

Seasonvine draws bees and wasps.

Is Seasonvine HOA-friendly?

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

Seasonvine

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Cissus verticillata

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Seasonvine (Cissus verticillata) 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.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

60"–240" H × 60"–240" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, wasps

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Seasonvine is a climbing vine that can spread extensively, reaching up to 20 feet in both height and width. It produces small flowers from May through August and goes dormant in winter, losing its leaves completely.

In an HOA neighborhood

Seasonvine 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
Goes completely bare in winter
Can overwhelm nearby plants without regular pruning

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and wasps during the growing season. As a native vine, it provides nesting sites and shelter for small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Seasonvine need?: Seasonvine grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Seasonvine bloom?: Seasonvine blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Seasonvine native?: Seasonvine (Cissus verticillata) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Seasonvine attract?: Seasonvine draws bees and wasps.
Is Seasonvine HOA-friendly?: Seasonvine 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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