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What would be a good fast-growing vine to cover an arbor? The area is in full sun.

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The PLANTanswers Web site lists many vines that will fit your requirements. You need to decide if you want perennial vines, annual vines, or a mixture of both. Consider these perennial vines: crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), coral vine (Antigonon leptopus), butterfly vine (Mascagnia macroptera or Stigmaphyllon ciliatum), Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), and sweet autumn clematis (Clematis paniculata). Annual vine favorites include morning glory, hyacinth vine, cardinal climber, and black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata). Of course, there are also the climbing roses, wisteria, and trumpet vine that you might want to consider.

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