Types

• Some types of perennial vines that blossom with purple flowers are five-leaf akebia (Akebia quinata), wisteria (Wisteria species) and bougainvillea (Bougainvillea). The five-leaf akebia is a semievergreen perennial that grows to 30 feet in length. Wisteria is a deciduous perennial that sometimes takes several years to begin blossoming. Bougainvillea is a spring-to-fall flowering evergreen perennial vine.
  
  

Growing Conditions

• Perennial vine plants need a large amount of space allowing their root systems to spread and stabilize. Vine plants prefer sunny locations for their foliage, but shade for their roots. These perennials like well-draining, moist soil that needs mulching in the winter,
  
  

Uses

• Perennial vine plants require space to spread. Using a trellis to allow the plant to grow and climb is one garden use for this type of perennial. Cultivating vine plants for background landscaping aids in adding dimension to gardens. Placing vine plants in hanging baskets or potted plants is a way to utilize the plants ornamental value.