Evergreen Vines That Can Grow in Oklahoma

The Panhandle

• The Oklahoma panhandle region lies within U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 6. Evergreen vines for this region include the wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans), a slow-growing vine that reaches lengths of 5 to 15 feet. Wintercreepers have lustrous foliage and produce orange berries. They're hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and need protection from cold winter winds. English ivy (Hedera helix) grows in USDA zones 6 to 8. This evergreen grows to 50 feet long and comes in a range of cultivars, from the white-margined "Needle Point" to the yellow-green variegated "Gold Child." English ivy thrives in shady sites and tolerates drought when it's well-established.

Northern Oklahoma

• Evergreen vines for northern Oklahoma should be hardy within USDA zones 6b to 7a. "Baltica" English ivy grows in USDA zones 5 to 9 and reaches lengths of 25 to 50 feet. This evergreen has smaller leaves than the species, with contrasting white veins and a tendency to take on a purple hue in cold weather. Plant "Baltica" in shaded, moist sites. For showy flowers, plant a "Tangerine Beauty" cross vine (Bignonia capreolata "Tangerine Beauty"). This evergreen grows from 30 to 50 feet long and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 10. Its orange-red flowers appear in spring and fall and attract hummingbirds. Plant the cross vine in partial shade.

Central Oklahoma

• Central Oklahoma lies within USDA zone 7, where you can plant a common jasmine (Jasminum officinale). This evergreen grows from 20 to 30 feet long and scents your yard with a sweet fragrance from spring through fall with its white-pink flowers. The common jasmine is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10 and prefers moist, well-draining soil and sun to partial shade exposures. The Carolina jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) also flowers in spring, but its fragrant blossoms are a bright yellow. Reaching lengths to 20 feet, this vine climbs by twining. It's hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9 and tolerates drought and wind.

Southern Oklahoma

• Vines for southern Oklahoma must be hardy within USDA zones 7 to 8a, such as the swamp jasmine (Gelsemium rankinii). This evergreen grows quickly and reaches lengths from 10 to 21 feet. It's hardy in USDA zones 7 to 8 and blooms with yellow flowers. Plant the swamp jasmine in moist sites in sun to partial shade. The Armand clematis (Clematis armandii) also grows well in sun to partial shade; this evergreen vine climbs by twisting and reaches lengths to 25 feet. In late spring, the Armand clematis blooms with aromatic white blossoms that contrast with its dark, glossy foliage. It's hardy in USDA zones 7b to 9 and grows vigorously.