Hacienda Creeper does best in higher-elevation deserts such as Tucson, and performs best in mesic landscapes with ample water. Nonetheless, vines as ornamental plants in desert Southwest landscapes are generally hard to come by, so this vine gets a lot of attention from landscape architects in particular for use as a fence or wall cover. Striking purple to almost scarlet red new foliage in early spring and brilliant red fall and winter color further adds to the beauty of this vine.