Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia)![Dutchman's Pipe Dutchman's Pipe](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Dutchman's%20Pipe.PNG)
This deciduous vine climbs 20-35 ft. by means of twining stems. It is also the larval home of the pipevine swallowtail.
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Crossvine (Bignonia)![Crossvine Crossvine](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Crossvine.PNG)
Hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers. An early nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)![Trumpet Creeper Trumpet Creeper](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Trumpet%20Creeper.PNG)
A fast-growing orange vine. It attracts hummingbirds and is a good choice for large fill areas.
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Passionflower (Passiflora)![Passionflower Passionflower](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Passionflower.PNG)
Tennessee's state wildflower. Produces gorgeous flowers. The berries are loved by many birds.
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Leatherflower (Clematis)![Leatherflower Leatherflower](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Leatherflower.PNG)
A herbaceous, perennial vine climbing up to 10 ft. by means of twining petioles. Leaves are divided into 3–5 pairs of leaflets.
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Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana)![Virgin's Bower Virgin's Bower](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Virgin's%20Bower.PNG)
The flower's feathery tails or plumes give a hoary appearance and are especially showy in late summer.
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Climbing hydrangea (Decumaria)![Climbing Hydrangea Climbing Hydrangea](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Climbing%20Hydrangea.PNG)
Though it can be used as both a trailing ground cover and a climber, it will only bloom when climbing.
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Atlantic wisteria (Wisteria)![Atlantic Wisteria Atlantic Wisteria](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Atlantic%20Wisteria.PNG)
Individual flowers are nearly 1 inch long and are lilac or bluish purple and quite fragrant. Attractive to butterflies.
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Mouse-eared coreopsis (Coreopsis)![Mouse-eared Coreopsis Mouse-eared Coreopsis](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Mouse-eared%20Coriopsis.PNG)
The attractive foliage of the leafy rosettes persists through most of the winter. Flowers attract butterflies. Seeds attract songbirds.
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Dwarf crested iris (Iris)![Dwarf-crested Iris Dwarf-crested Iris](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Dwarf%20Crested%20Iris.PNG)
Crested ridges called beards occur along the band. The flowers attract bees and butterflies.
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Rattlesnake plantains (Goodyera)![Rattlesnake Plantains Rattlesnake Plantains](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Rattlesnake%20Plaintains.PNG)
This plant has a cluster of white flowers atop its stem. The name refers to the mottled leaves, which resemble snake skin.
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Foamflower (Tiarella)![Foamflower Foamflower](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Foamflower.PNG)
It spreads by underground stems, forms colonies, and makes excellent ground cover for shady, wooded sites.
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Carolina phlox (Phlox)![Carolina Phlox Carolina Phlox](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Carolina%20Phlox.PNG)
Thick-leaf phlox flowers are lavender to pink. Continues to bloom intermittently until frost. It also attracts butterflies.
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Wild blue phlox (Phlox)![Wild Blue Phlox Wild Blue Phlox](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Wild%20blue%20phlox.PNG)
Flowers attract butterflies and the roots are consumed by rabbits and voles.
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Maidenhair fern (Adiantum)![Maidenhair Fern Maidenhair Fern](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Maidenhair%20Fern.PNG)
This graceful, fan-like pattern is unique among native ferns. It also provides shelter for toads and lizards.
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Partridge berry (Mitchella)![Partridge Berry Partridge Berry](https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/Image/Sustainability/NWF/Native%20Plants/Vines%20&%20Ground%20Cover/Partridge%20Berry.PNG)
Fruit consumed by Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite Quail, turkeys, skunks, and White-footed Mice.
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