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Bignonia capreolata or Crossvine or Trumpet Flower...Plant image coming |
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Bignonia capreolata
(Crossvine, Trumpet Flower) |
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: Native to the United States
Light: Light Shade
Height: 3o-40'
Spacing: 9-12"
Blooms: Fragrant, abundant clusters of 2-5, 2" trumpet-shaped with
orange-red exterior and yellow-orange interior, mid-Spring
Foliage: Evergreen to
semi-evergreen, glossy, turn purplish in winter
Soil: Well-drained, organically rich
Water: Regular to generous
Fertilizer: Feed liberally with a balanced fertilizer
Propagation: Seeds
Uses: Trellis, arbor, fencing
Caution: Milky sap from cuttings may cause skin irritation
Comments: Bignonia capreolata or Crossvine or Trumpet Flower is a rapid-growing woody vine that climbs by
way of twining tendrils with adhesive disks at the tips. Its name
came from the cross pattern in the stem's pith when cut. It is
heat and drought tolerant once established. Hummingbirds and bees love
this Trumpet Flower plant which is also known as Doxantha capreolata.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6-9 |
