Merlot grape
Vitis vinifera 'Merlot'
USDA zones6 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Merlot' grape (Vitis vinifera 'Merlot') is a vine for food gardens, privacy screens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring. Its climbing habit means you can train it on a trellis or fence.
Pairs well with American persimmon, Prairie dropseed, and Spurge.