Grapes MidSouth

MidSouth grapes are a hybrid variety developed for the southeastern United States, known for their adaptability to warm, humid climates. They produce medium to large clusters of dark purple to black grapes with a sweet, rich flavor. This variety is prized for its disease resistance, especially against common grapevine diseases like Pierce’s disease.

Grow Zone:
USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9

Height and Width:

• Height: 8 to 10 feet (when trained on a trellis or arbor)
• Width: 6 to 8 feet

Uses:

• Fresh eating, winemaking, and juice production
• Decorative vine for arbors, fences, or pergolas
• Wildlife attraction and habitat support

Native Range:
A cultivated hybrid bred for the southeastern United States, combining traits of native American grape species (Vitis aestivalis and Vitis labrusca).

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) for optimal fruit production
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0); tolerates sandy and loamy soils
• Water: Regular watering during establishment and fruiting; drought-tolerant once mature
• Maintenance:
  • Prune annually in late winter to encourage vigorous growth and fruiting
  • Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Train vines on a trellis or arbor for better airflow and ease of harvest

---SHIPPING NOTICE PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS!---

 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.