One of the brightest spots in our fall garden are the silver lace vines (Polygonum aubertii). Sure, they are highly favored by adult Japanese beetle feeding July, August and early September, but they are so prolific they can handle these pest gluttons every summer.
I don't see much or any vine die back from the JB feeding. In fact, I think the silver lace vines simply shrug off the beetles sort of like spring peony buds do with all the ants hanging around lapping up the nectar.
The white plants in bloom below the vines are garlic chives which are wonderful herbal additions to any garden. These late summer bloomers are easy to grow and super easy to save seeds. Pollinators love them!
Other vines can be devoured over the summer by Japanese beetle feeding. Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) seems to be the most noticeable. The vines usually bounces back for next year's growth only to be dined on again.
This wall of V. creeper was in an alley near my home. The fence has since been replaced, but a few strands of vine are hanging on and of course, they are sad looking this time of fall.
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