Fact Sheets & Plant Guides: Introduced, Invasive, and Noxious Plants : Threatened & Endangered: Wetland Indicator Status : 50,000+ Plant Images : Complete PLANTS Checklist: State PLANTS Checklist: Advanced Search Download Many of these invasive plants are escapees from gardens and landscapes where they were originally planted. This exotic invasive plant is typically found in wet, partially shaded areas near water but can escape these areas if the uplands are not burned frequently. Coral vine is considered invasive in some areas. Queen's wreath, also known as coral vine, is a beautiful, sun-loving vine that can also take a little shade. Mature plants are prolific seed producers and can be surrounded by many seedlings, also leading to reduced seed germination of … Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata) also known as Christmas or Coral Berry is becoming increasingly common throughout the Red Hills. You might spot it even climbing up telephone poles or other urban structu Coral Vine is native to Mexico and thrives in hot dry climates but does better if watered more often. Coral vine is a perennial growing vine in frost-free growing regions and a deciduous vine in … In areas below USDA zone 8, grow coral vine as a container plant and bring it indoors before frost is predicted for your area, or grow it as an annual. It is a native plant to Mexico and is hardy in the USDA zones 8 to 10. Coral vine (Antigonon leptopus) is also known as confederate vine, Mexican creeper and corallita. A great addition to any wall or trellis, it can easily spread to 20 feet wide and, with good support, twice as high. It does tolerate poor soil but does better with well-composted soil. It was introduced to Hernando County from Asia sometime around 1897 and labeled a Category 1 species on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s List of Invasive Species in 1993. Coral ardisia shades out native seedling and understory plants, preventing their growth and development and disrupting native plant communities. Non-native plant species pose a significant threat to the natural ecosystems of the United States. in cooperation with the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England, Invasive Plant Control, Inc., USDA Forest Service, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils, Plant Conservation Alliance, and Biota of North America Program. Fortunately, there are plenty of non-invasive alternatives to coral ardisia to choose from. The vine isn't bothered by any diseases or pests, though caterpillars can sometime chew the leaves but won't kill the plant. A. leptopus is an aggressive invasive vine with the potential to collapse native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures and altering ecological functions.