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Nasturtium

With flowers that come in solids and variegated shades of red, orange, yellow and white, nasturtiums also feature attractive round leaves that can also be variegated. Here’s another bonus: The edible, peppery flowers can dress up summer salads or garnish picnic plates. Nick the chickpea-sized seeds before planting directly. Poor soils generate the best profusion of blossoms. These climbing plants can climb up to 10 feet as an annual in Zones 3 to 9, and as a perennial in Zones 10 to 11.

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Star Jasmine

Plant this Southern favorite (also known as Confederate jasmine) near your front or back door railings or near a bedroom window for a welcoming fragrance. The white, petite, star-shaped flowers can be especially pretty in a night garden paired with moonflowers. They’re hardy in Zones 7 to 10, but can be grown in Northern states if potted and brought inside during the winter.

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Wisteria

With fragrant clusters of lavender-blue blossoms that cascade from sturdy pergolas, arbors or porches, wisteria can be a showstopper. These climbing plants grow in Zones 4 to 9 and can climb 10 to 20 feet, which makes them an effective privacy screen, too. They can also handle poor soil and drought, but the vines need good drainage, pruning and a well-anchored support. Most prefer full sun.