Seasonvine
Cissus verticillata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–240" H × 60"–240" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, wasps
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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