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Slimlobe Globeberry

Ibervillea tenuisecta

Last reviewed: June 2026

Slimlobe Globeberry (Ibervillea tenuisecta)
Photo: Frank Vincentz / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–96" H × 12"–96" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, NM, TX

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Slimlobe globeberry is a native climbing vine with delicate, deeply divided leaves and small summer flowers. This drought-tolerant perennial can be trained on trellises or allowed to scramble as groundcover, going dormant in winter.

In an HOA neighborhood

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

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Vigorous spreading growth can appear uncontrolled
  • Dies back completely in winter leaving bare stems
  • Requires regular pruning to maintain neat appearance

Wildlife value

Summer blooms attract native bees and beetles for pollination. The vine provides nesting sites and cover for small wildlife.

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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