Vitis hybrid 'Frontenac'
Purple Grape
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Hardy Northeast Variety!
- Tiny yellow-green flowers bloom in spring
- Clusters of round, deep purple grapes
- Harvest early-mid fall
- Often used to make full bodies red wines and ports
Border or Bed
Climbing
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
Full Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as they are well-drained. Plant in a location sheltered from wind and frost pockets. Support with a trellis or other support system. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Pruning can be done in late winter to early spring.
Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Bloom Color: Green, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Climbing
- Garden
- Edible
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Climbing
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Vitis
Common Name: Red and Purple Grapes
Woody, deciduous, tendril-climbing vine with large, shallowly-three-lobed, green leaves. Fragrant greenish flowers bloom in panicles in spring. Flowers are followed by pinkish-red, reddish-purple or deep purple, seedless or seeded fruit (depending on variety) that ripen from mid-summer to early fall. Fruit is excellent for a variety of culinary uses.