
Common Name: Climbing Hydrangea (native)
Decumaria barbara ‘Barbara Ann’ is a deciduous to semi-evergreen climbing vine valued for its twining, spreading habit and fragrant creamy-white lacecap flowers in early summer, creating a soft, naturalistic display, with glossy green foliage that may develop yellow tones in fall.
Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 ft
Height: 20–30 ft (with support)
USDA Zones: 7a–9b (best in milder climates; may suffer winter dieback in colder regions)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Fragrant creamy-white lacecap flowers in early summer
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
🌸 Landscape Uses
Climbing vine, trellises, fences, arbors, woodland gardens
🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Humidity, partial shade
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Shrub, Vine |
| Width: | 5' |
| Height: | 30' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 6–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Not verified |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Trellis |
| Shape: | Climbing |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |