Muscadine Grape

Verified Florida NativeGroundcover

Vitis rotundifolia

Family: Vitaceae

Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a Florida native groundcover. A native grape vine that can be used as groundcover when allowed to sprawl. Produces small clusters of purple grapes and has distinctive heart-shaped leaves. Excellent wildlife value and edible fruit. Habitats: Woodland, Hammock,

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This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

Inferred — no authoritative source on file

This value came from legacy inferred data and should not be treated as authoritative.

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Groundcover

Bloom Time: Spring

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

A native grape vine that can be used as groundcover when allowed to sprawl. Produces small clusters of purple grapes and has distinctive heart-shaped leaves. Excellent wildlife value and edible fruit.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Medium
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: Low

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 1-2 ft
Mature Width: 6-15 ft
Growth Rate: Fast

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Butterflies
✓Bears
✓Small mammals

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Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Color: Greenish

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WoodlandHammockRiparianPine FlatwoodsUpland
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
Flood Tolerance: Moderate

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