It grows in woodlands, often but not always on steep slopes.

It often grows on dry, rocky slopes, and does best in open sites without shade.

It can grow on flat ground or steep slopes.

It grows on grassy slopes, woodlands, and other local habitat.

It is found growing in dry or moist woods, along stream banks and on sandy slopes.

They have been noted to prefer to grow on banks or slopes rather than flat areas.

Most specimens grow on north-facing slopes with little surrounding vegetation.

These patches of prairie grow only on slopes between 40 and 50 degrees which face south to southwest.

This plant is distributed across western North America where it grows on low mountains and slopes.

The vines are often grown on slopes facing the sea where they can benefit from the additional reflected light.