• Flowering vines can be a welcome addition to your exterior landscaping design. However, California residents should take care to choose the right vines for flowering purposes, or risk being stuck with a vine that is not aesthetically pleasing or a bad match for other plants in the yard. There are many different vine varieties that grow well amongst California's versatile climate, many of which produce stunning blooms.
  
  

Black Eyed Susan Vine

• The Black Eyed Susan Vine, also known as the Thunbergia alata, produces a deep orange blood. This vine is not aggressive or very hardy, thus its ability to do well in an area like California. It has wrinkled leaves, with a fuzzy covering, and the orange of the flower is in deep contrast to the rich brown found at its center. This vine must winter in a fairly warm climate, and will die in even the lightest frost. The Black Eyed Susan Vine stays in bloom for much of the year and does well in both sunlight and light shade.
  
  

Butterfly Vine

• The blooming Butterfly Vine, or Mascagnia macroptera, is the highlight of any tropical garden. The bloom on this plant starts out greenish-tan, but then grows into a larger flower, shaped like a butterfly, thus its moniker. It can not only bloom in the sun, but in the shade, as well. It blooms in both spring and summer, and survive fairly low temperatures, well into the 20s.
  
  

Easter Lily Vine

• One of the more well-known vines, the Easter Lily Vine, or Beaumontia grandiflora, produces a stunning Easter lily flower. Measuring 6 inches across, this bloom is an extremely fragrant one. It thrives with an exposure of east or southeast. It is fairly hardy for such a delicate flower, able to endure temperatures into the high 20s. In California, this vine blooms after Easter, around the middle of May.
  
  

Orange Clock Vine

• The Orange Clock Vine, or Thunbergia gregorii, is an aggressive flowering vine, able to grow over just about anything. The bright, lush hue is unmatched in another flowering vine, as it sprouts a large, bright orange flower. This vine grows continuously, and its stems tend to root and take over your garden. It may die when temperatures hit the mid 20s. When tending this vine, wear protective clothing, as the hairs on the stems of the blooms can cause itching if they are dry or dead.