Silver Lace Vine

Botanical name: Fallopia aubertii – or Polygonum aubertii, growing best in full sun to patrial shsde as a 20-40′ vine with good spread

Caution: This plant is often sold as a zone 4 plant, though some companies list the same botanical name as a zone 5. Zone 4 might need additional care and winter cover.

This is one of my favorite plants for birds, because of how it attracts them. Silver Lace Vine comes into bloom late in August or early September – when most plants have already experienced their peak bloom – and is an insect magnet at a time when southerly migrating insectivorous birds are passing through.

Best planted in full sun to light shade in well drained soil, though Silver Lace Vine tolerates most soil types, and drought well; grows extremely well even in poor soils. It is a very vigorous climber with fragrant flowers, and requires strong support from a trellis.