 The interesting shape and color of the leaves and the lush, trainable vines make this species an attractive garden plant.This vine is commonly used in native plant gardens, where once established it thrives without summer water.The cultivar 'Roger's Red' (named for noted horticulturist Roger Raiche) turns brilliant red in fall and is a hybrid with a wine grape, "Vitis vinifera" Alicante Bouschet.