Vitis vinifera 'Mars'
Seedless Purple Grape
- Medium sized, compact clusters of dark blue grapes
- Sweet, robust flavor similar to Concord
- Thick, crack resistant skin
- Harvest late summer - early fall
- Great eaten fresh or used for jams or wine
Border or Bed
Climbing
Edible
Garden
Great Foliage
Full Sun
Summer
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: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Edible
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Climbing
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Climbing
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.