19 Vines That Grow Well In Poor Soil
12.07.2024 - 19:44
/ balconygardenweb.com
/ Ralph Astley
Plants that gracefully twine around a fence or gingerly cascade from a trellis are the stuff of any gardener’s dreams. Alas, your soil is where these dreams wither! Don’t worry; these easy vines that grow in poor soil are all you need to feel good about your gardening chops again!
Poor soil varies in definition. Maybe your medium is too dry and gritty to hold any water. It could be extra wet and salty, often getting waterlogged. It could be overly acidic or alkaline, lack essential nutrients or be nitrogen-poor.
Regardless of your soil type, there is a plant out there in the world just waiting for you. And perhaps the soil you have is precisely what it needs! Let’s see which one of these vines that grow in poor soil is perfect for your home.
Botanical Name: Campsis radicans
USDA Zones: 4-10
With trumpet-shaped fiery red blooms that attract hummingbirds, this deciduous woody vine tolerates soil that lacks nutrients. It grows easily, adapts to sandy, clay, or rocky soil, and is a nitrogen fixer.
This vine develops a deep root system, which is why it doesn’t need regular watering and can flourish even if the soil around it lacks essential nutrients for plant growth.
Botanical Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
USDA Zones: 3-10
Virginia Creeper is a fast-spreading winter flowering climber with stunning red foliage in the fall. This hardy vine has an extensive root system that allows it to outgrow other plants in the same soil.
Relatively drought-tolerant, this sun-loving vine may produce excess foliage in rich soil but blooms well in poor mediums, including sandy, clay, and loamy soil.
Botanical Name: Ipomoea pes-caprae
USDA Zones: 2-11
This one or any other morning glory type, they all actually “prefer” soil that is loose and not very