# Gardeners, what's a hearty great climbing vine for Midwest!

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 7, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-whats-a-hearty-great-climbing-vine-for-midwest/982316 "2023-04-07T15:43:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-whats-a-hearty-great-climbing-vine-for-midwest/982316/21 "2023-04-09T04:41:02Z")

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Yeah, a gallon of soil is not a lot for a plant you want to grow 6’ tall.

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**Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-whats-a-hearty-great-climbing-vine-for-midwest/982316/22 "2023-04-09T06:40:45Z")

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Not a vine, but since you’re keeping it potted (and therefore under control) you might consider bamboo.

There are several varieties (including a black bamboo that’s really stunning) and they’ll certainly grow quite tall.

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