Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'

Purpleleaf Grape

Deciduous Vine or Climber

This ornamental grape is most prized for its display of fall color when its large leaves shift from dusky green to rich burgundy or deep purple. While it may occasionally bear fruit, it is most grown for its ornamental qualities.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9

Description

Size: 120 - 0 tall x 0 - 0 wide
Shape / Form: Climbing
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Edible, Attractive Foliage, Fall Color

Fall Color: Burgundy / Maroon

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream

Fruit Description: Culinary Value, Purple

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Kitchen Garden
Special Situations: Low Water / No Water

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fall Color

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fall Color
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Full View, Trained Onto Fence

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Full View, Trained Onto Fence
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fall Color

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fall Color
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fruit (not especially tasty)

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Fruit (not especially tasty)
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Backlit Foliage in Fall

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' | Backlit Foliage in Fall

Plant Combos

Mixed Border Plant Combo for Slope with Fall Focus

Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9
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