Frost Grape

Elongate clusters (panicles) of sweetly fragrant tiny yellow/green flowers from June to July give rise to bunches of delicious dark purple juicy berries that change from sour to sweet after the first light frost, large heart-shaped leaves up to 6 inch long and 4 inch across with serrated edges, climbing by tendrils (produced every 3rd node), older vines can get quite large with bases up to 4 inch in diameter, shredding gray/brown bark, tolerates only light shade, excellent wildlife food for many birds and mammals (and even box turtles), terrific pollen source for native bees. Host plant to a variety of moths including the Nessus Sphinx (Amphion floridensis), Nessus Sphinx (Amphion floridensis), Pearly Wood Nymph (Eudryas unio), and the beautiful and wonderfully named Bad Wing (Dyspteris abortivaria). A vigorous vine that needs lots of room.

60 feet tall (supported)
Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b
Woody Vine

Native Range: NY across s MI to IA, south to c Fl & e TX. Rare in NY, WI, IA, & NE

Germination - Easy: Plant outdoors in fall or cold stratify 3 months

Frost Grape Seed Packet $5.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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